Teagasc develops specialised pig farming course to aid industry

A NEW specialised educational course for pig farmers has been developed by Teagasc to meet a training gap identified in a strategic plan for the industry which has a farm gate value of around €360 million annually.

The new course, which is tailored to the requirements of those already working on pig units and the owners and managers of these farms, was launched by Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith at Teagasc, Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co Cavan.

Mr Smith said the pig sector is important to the rural economy.