Ireland’s pig sector – succeeding against all odds

Ireland has been thriving as a pig nation in recent years, with exports to Great Britain going well, among other things. So what has made the country stand out? Here’s a quick look at the pig industry, which is home to a number of this year’s key pig conferences. Situated at the far western reaches of the European continent and surrounded by sea, Ireland is known for its green fields, damp climate – and Guinness. These characteristics would seem to imply that Ireland’s pig farmers a