Content related to the topic: indoor

2 March 2021

EUPiG Lean Improvement | Pat O'Keeffe Piggeries Case study

Pat O'Keeffe Piggeries is a family-owned and managed piggery based in Ballylough, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. The farm has approximately 2,200 sows. To improve farm work efficiency, a Lean programme was developed as an introduction to Lean management.

2 September 2025

The Lean management philosophy

Lean management aims to optimise resources, maximise value and minimise waste. Find out about its origins and how Lean can be applied to agriculture and horticulture.

5 October 2020

SmartPork | Cutting through the waste

Launching a new business-focused campaign, SmartPork, designed to implement Lean practices by encouraging business improvements and increasing cost savings.

30 July 2026

Moving and handling pigs

Learn why pigs behave in certain ways and how they respond to humans, as well as how to handle them effectively.

19 August 2020

Lighting for pig buildings

Find out about the principles of light in relation to pig production, both from a behavioural point of view and from optimising production.

9 January 2024

GrowSave – Pork

Find out how GrowSave is helping pig farmers save energy

27 June 2024

Key figures for pig accommodation in England – legislative requirements

Use this quick-reference guide to find key legislative requirements for pigs, such as water requirements, trough space and slot and beam widths.

18 March 2025

Hydrogen electrolysis

Find out how electrolysis can be used to produce hydrogen from renewable resources

19 March 2025

Feed price volatility in the pork sector

The biggest and most important single cost for pig producers is feed. Use this information to help mitigate feed price volatility.

13 July 2021

Breeding performance in pigs

Guidance on topics related to breeding herd performance, including condition scoring, timing of service and artificial insemination, to help improve reproductive performance.

31 March 2022

Artificial insemination (AI) of pigs

Everything you need to know about artificial insemination (AI) of pigs.

22 October 2024

The role of badgers in the spread of bovine tuberculosis in pigs

Practical biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of pig herds being infected by bTB from badgers.