Layer Conference 2026

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/ [https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/] The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com [https://www.lastcastmedia.com/]

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 [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/layer-conference-2026-tickets-1988821497637]   For more information: https://teagasc.ie/event/layer-conference-2026/ [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/ [https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/] The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com [https://www.lastcastmedia.com/]

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/ [https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/] The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com [https://www.lastcastmedia.com/]

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/ [https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/]   The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com [https://www.lastcastmedia.com/]

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/ [https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/the-poultry-edge-podcast/]   The Poultry Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com [https://www.lastcastmedia.com/]