The Pig Edge

There are new environmental requirements that are set to affect smaller pig farms in Ireland in the coming years and with changes to environmental regulations on the horizon, it's important for pig producers to understand what these new rules will mean for their farms, and what steps they can take now to prepare.

So, to find out more about these upcoming requirements, how they will be implemented, and the practical implications for Irish pig farmers, Teagasc’s, Gerard McCutcheon, joins Melissa Cupido to discuss what producers need to know and how they can prepare for the changes ahead.

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The annual Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference will take place this year, kicking off on Tuesday the 13th of October in Cavan, and Wednesday the 14th of October in Tipperary. 

The event is a staple in the pig farming calendar and will once again bring together pig producers, stakeholders and members of the pig development department for a wide-ranging technical programme you won't want to miss. 

Featuring insightful talks and discussions from our guest speaker and pig department staff, this year's programme is brimming with the latest innovations, practical advice, and strategies to help you stay ahead. 

Plus, the conference, as always, is a great opportunity to catch up with fellow pig producers and the familiar faces in the pig department. 

So for this episode of The Pig Edge, we're joined by Ciaran Carroll, Teagasc’s Head of Pig Knowledge Transfer to explore what's in store for the event this year.
For more information go to:
https://teagasc.ie/animals/pigs/events/ 
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https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/pigs/the-pig-edge-podcast/

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The Teagasc Outlook 2026 Conference, which took place on December 2nd, is an event that brings together Teagasc specialists across the different sectors to review performance in 2025 and outlining the key expectations for 2026.
 
Representing the pig sector was Michael McKeon, Specialist with Teagasc’s Pig and Poultry Research and Knowledge Transfer Department with Michael presenting a detailed review of 2025, covering production, prices, costs, exports and profitability and the key factors shaping the year ahead.
 
And for the latest episode of The Pig Edge, Michael joins Amy Quinn to unpack all of this, explaining what happened in 2025, the major trends influencing the sector and he shares his outlook for Irish pig production as we move into 2026. 
 
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https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/pigs/the-pig-edge-podcast/

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We’re taking a closer look at recent markets trends and what we can expect as we move towards 2026 for this month’s Pig Edge podcast.
 
Joining Emer McCrum is Shane Callaghan, Procurement Officer with Rosderra Meats, who provides an update on current market conditions, gives an outlook for the year ahead and an overview of the new pig quality payment system. 
 
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The Annual Teagasc Pig Farmer’s Conference will take place slightly earlier than usual this year on Tuesday 7th October in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Tipperary and Wednesday 8th October in the Farnham Estate, Cavan. 
The event, now in its 31st year, is a staple in the pig farming calendar and will once again bring together pig producers, stakeholders and members of the Pig Development Department for a wide-ranging technical programme you won’t want to miss. 

This year’s programme is brimming with the latest innovations, practical advice and strategies to help you stay ahead. Plus the Conference as always is a great opportunity to catch up with fellow pig producers and the familiar faces in the pig development department.

For this episode of the Pig Edge, we’re joined by Ciarán Carroll, head of Pig Knowledge Transfer to explore what’s in store for the event this year. 

For more information on the conference go to:
Teagasc Pig Farmers Conference – Tipperary
https://teagasc.ie/event/teagasc-pig-farmers-conference-2/
Teagasc Pig Farmers Conference – Cavan
https://teagasc.ie/event/teagasc-pig-farmers-conference/
 
For more episodes and information from the Pig Edge podcast go to:
https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/pigs/the-pig-edge-podcast/

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