by Sean Daly | Aug 7, 2018 | Latest News
In the pig industry, there are those who adhere to one set of practices and those who cling to others. However, with the development of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s Farm Excellence Network and its farmer to farmer learning initiatives, debates...
by Sean Daly | Jul 31, 2018 | Latest News
Pig farming is an age-old enterprise that has been active for centuries. It has its “tried and true” methods and practices, and yet it is also one of the more technologically advanced areas of modern farming, too. Unfortunately, many farmers remain unaware...
by Sean Daly | Jul 24, 2018 | Latest News
If you are involved in pig breeding and pig farming, it is likely that you are already aware of the higher level of intelligence in the livestock you raise. Compared to other commonly raised animals, pigs are exceptionally intelligent, with some experts indicating...
by Sean Daly | Jul 17, 2018 | Latest News
It is no secret that consumers are making more and more demands on those who produce foods of all kinds. Terms like “No GMO” and “organic” are but a few of the terms that farmers face as they seek to remain competitive and profitable. These...
by Sean Daly | Jul 10, 2018 | Latest News
Anyone involved in pig farming is well aware of the many challenges it presents. Not only do pigs pass through very specific stages of life; each of which requires specific pig housing and feeding methods, but the seasons also pose challenges. For example, there are...
by Sean Daly | Jul 3, 2018 | Latest News
Pigs are very smart and have specific behaviours that keep them happy. These are natural instincts such as rooting for food. They also have no knuckles and cannot grasp anything with their feet, which is another reason they use those excavator-like snouts. Long years...
