Content related to the topic: pork

5 October 2026

Zanita Markham

Zanita Markham, Sustainability and Technical Programmes Manager

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.

11 March 2025

Biosecurity

A set of practical measures you can take to prevent and limit the spread of infectious diseases on your farm.

20 June 2023

Lean management for farmers and growers

Find out how you can use Lean principles to create more value and reduce waste.

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.

1 May 2025

Using medicines responsibly in livestock

Learn about using medicines responsibly and environmental considerations.

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