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Focus
Dealing with empty days and missed opportunities
Adam Woods
Louise Clarke, pig specialist at Teagasc, Ballyhaise, takes a look at empty days in sows and the cost involved.
Huge progress made in the 30 years of Teagasc pig conferences
30 October 2024 Pigs
Huge progress made in the 30 years of Teagasc pig conferences
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’ special pig focus and what’s included.
The fall and rise of the Irish pig sector
25 February 2024 Pigs
The fall and rise of the Irish pig sector
Over the last three years, the Irish pig sector has experienced the full gamut of global shocks, ranging from weather events to the outbreak of war, writes Michael McKeon, Teagasc Moorepark.
Positive outlook for 2024 pig trade
Adam Woods reports from the Bord Bia meat marketing seminar where Joe Burke gave an overview of the 2023 trade and looked forward to 2024.
21 February 2024 Pigs
Fall in feed ingredient prices should see continued profitability
Thankfully, feed prices improved throughout 2023, writes Ciarán Carroll, Teagasc.
21 February 2024 Pigs