Teagasc steps up efforts to boost development of pig farming sector

Teagasc is working with pig farmers to develop a joint programme as part of ambitious growth plans for the sector.

The initiative is being driven by the newly-appointed head of Teagasc’s pig development department, Ciaran Carroll. He takes over from Michael Martin who has retired after a long and successful career in Teagasc.

A native of Thurles, Co Tipperary, Mr Carroll has worked as a specialist pig development officer with Teagasc since 1993, and specialised in the areas of pig nutrition, pig reproduction, planning and IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention Control) licenses and education.