The Poultry Edge

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The Poultry Edge podcast from Teagasc covers all the news, advice and insights from the Irish poultry sector.

4 days ago

Why Good Ventilation Matters in Poultry Production

For this episode of The Poultry Edge, we discuss ventilation systems in poultry units with Steven Lester, from JF McKenna. Ventilation systems are a vital equipment set up in any poultry house, and an area which has been discussed a lot in recent weeks and months during the longest heatwave we have experienced in recent times. For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/ The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
14 Aug

BroilerNet: best practices on broiler farms across Europe

BroilerNet, which was a European 2022 Horizon Project, and which Teagasc was a partner in for the last number of years, helped develop and highlight innovative best practices on broiler farms across Europe. Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc’s national poultry advisor, led the research project and she joins Michael McKeon on the latest Poultry Edge to discuss BroilerNet in more detail. For more from the Knowledge Hub go to: https://broilernet.eu/knowledge-hub/ For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/ The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
11 Jun

Terminal Hygiene: Setting the Next Flock Up for Success

Nick Paridaans, the International Poultry Hygiene Specialist with MS Schippers, joins Rebecca Tierney on the latest Poultry Edge to discuss terminal hygiene protocols, the process of cleaning and disinfecting after one flock, which is a hugely important step for giving the next flock the best chance for a healthy productive cycle. For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/ The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
14 May

Layer Conference 2026

Rebecca Tierney previews the Layer Conference 2026 which takes place in the Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Co. Monaghan on Wednesday May 20th. To register for the event, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/layer-conference-2026-tickets-1988821497637 For more information: https://teagasc.ie/event/layer-conference-2026/ For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/ The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
21 Apr

Water Quality: the Forgotten Nutrient

For this month’s Poultry Edge, we discuss water quality, often referred to as the forgotten nutrient, with Daisy Roijackers, from IntraCare. For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/ The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
19 Mar

Pullet Rearing Explained: Systems, Scale, and Success

For the latest episode of The Poultry Edge, Rebecca Tierney discusses pullet rearing which is an integral part of the table egg sector. Richard Nesbitt, Agricultural Manager for Corby Rock Eggs, one of Ireland’s largest pullet rearing companies, discusses the pullet rearing system as well as the growth and expansion of the industry. For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/ The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
18 Feb

The Irish Duck Sector: Tradition, Innovation & Global Reach

Peter McConnell, Technical Farm Manager with Silver Hill Duck, joins us on the latest Poultry Edge podcast to discuss the continued growth of the Irish duck sector at home and around the world. Silver Hill is the largest duck processor in Ireland and has a worldwide name for a brilliant Irish product with exports to the UK and across the Middle East and Asia as Peter explains. For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/ The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com
19 Jan

Irish Broiler Production: Standards, Scale & Sustainability

Diarmaid Kirby, Agricultural Manager with Western Brand, one of the largest chicken processors in Ireland, joins Rebecca Tierney on this month’s Poultry Edge to discuss the Irish broiler sector, the standard of production achieved here in Ireland and the importance of buying Bord Bia stamped produce. For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/ The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

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The Poultry Edge, Teagasc's new podcast presented by Rebecca Tierney, covers all the news, advice and insights from the Irish poultry sector.

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The Poultry Edge podcast from Teagasc covers all the news, advice and insights from the Irish poultry sector.

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Teagasc
Years Active

2025 - 2026
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14
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