The Pig Edge

Why pig manure is a valuable fertiliser option

The Pig Edge

Show Notes

With fertiliser prices reaching record highs, on this month's episode of the Pig Edge, you'll hear an interview that Catherine Egan from the Beef Edge podcast did recently with Teagasc pig development officer, Gerard McCutcheon, and Teagasc specialist, Mark Plunkett.

Gerard and Mark gave their insights into using pig manure as a cheap alternative and the dos and don’ts around importing slurry.

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