The Poultry Edge Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-poultry-edge The Poultry Edge podcast from Teagasc covers all the news, advice and insights from the Irish poultry sector. Teagasc 17915918-1d5e-5549-80c6-a7b9cf56ef65 yes 37ef787b58ae75ed35b27607a3c15b10676ff730 4c1fd320-8cc7-11f0-89d6-b5501b0a504b The Poultry Edge Coming Soon en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:53:19 +0100 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:54:19 +0100 https://teagasc.ie/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/ie0FCCHD1l-qWcIXvf72coUqsqMakO4MzTzujP3Lfxo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYWU5/NGUzZWE1ZTI0MzZl/Y2NlYTNjZTdiMDY1/YjVlYy5qcGc.jpg The Poultry Edge https://teagasc.ie/ episodic Teagasc The Poultry Edge podcast from Teagasc covers all the news, advice and insights from the Irish poultry sector. The Poultry Edge podcast from Teagasc covers all the news, advice and insights from the Irish poultry sector. poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc Teagasc info@lastcastmedia.com No No Water Quality: the Forgotten Nutrient 9 9 Water Quality: the Forgotten Nutrient full d95d42c2-325e-4887-b6a6-c004ceca9447 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ac0b67a 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

]]> 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

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:53:17 +0100 Teagasc Teagasc 973 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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No Pullet Rearing Explained: Systems, Scale, and Success 8 8 Pullet Rearing Explained: Systems, Scale, and Success full 40589bd8-f5f8-4376-b594-1daee9b2c8c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5257782 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

]]> 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

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:40:36 +0000 Teagasc Teagasc 942 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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No The Irish Duck Sector: Tradition, Innovation & Global Reach 7 7 The Irish Duck Sector: Tradition, Innovation & Global Reach full dde39060-4ae5-4ae9-9a51-c93c8337dd0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/57cd1526 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

]]> 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

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:41:40 +0000 Teagasc Teagasc 753 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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No Irish Broiler Production: Standards, Scale & Sustainability 6 6 Irish Broiler Production: Standards, Scale & Sustainability full 7912e112-8190-498b-abc2-32ca5591c154 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50510178 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

]]> 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

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Teagasc Teagasc 787 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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No Irish turkey production at Christmas time 5 5 Irish turkey production at Christmas time full d92b1beb-d0b4-4f9b-aaec-6c662362fd0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/932e34f1 As we approach Christmas, Rebecca Tierney takes a look at Irish turkey production in advance of the festive period, with Padraig McKenna, Managing Director with Whitakers Hatcheries, one of the major suppliers of turkeys in Ireland.

 

Make sure to buy an Irish turkey this Christmas and support our producers in this busy and stressful time.  And, remember your biosecurity measures as we continue to see cases of bird flu on the island. 

 

Happy Christmas to all our Poultry Edge listeners,

 

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

]]> As we approach Christmas, Rebecca Tierney takes a look at Irish turkey production in advance of the festive period, with Padraig McKenna, Managing Director with Whitakers Hatcheries, one of the major suppliers of turkeys in Ireland.

 

Make sure to buy an Irish turkey this Christmas and support our producers in this busy and stressful time.  And, remember your biosecurity measures as we continue to see cases of bird flu on the island. 

 

Happy Christmas to all our Poultry Edge listeners,

 

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

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:52:50 +0000 Teagasc Teagasc 1457 As we approach Christmas, Rebecca Tierney takes a look at Irish turkey production in advance of the festive period, with Padraig McKenna, Managing Director with Whitakers Hatcheries, one of the major suppliers of turkeys in Ireland.

 

Make sure to buy an Irish turkey this Christmas and support our producers in this busy and stressful time.  And, remember your biosecurity measures as we continue to see cases of bird flu on the island. 

 

Happy Christmas to all our Poultry Edge listeners,

 

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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No Bird flu and biosecurity advice with Aonghus Lane 4 4 Bird flu and biosecurity advice with Aonghus Lane full 2325c6a1-b681-4d43-a031-64ac7097f6dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/573193a7 With confirmed cases of Avian Influenza, commonly referred to as Bird Flu, in Ireland, poultry veterinary practitioner, Aonghus Lane from St David’s Poultry Veterinary Team, joins Rebecca Tierney on the latest Poultry Edge podcast to discuss the importance of biosecurity and its implementation.

 

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

]]> With confirmed cases of Avian Influenza, commonly referred to as Bird Flu, in Ireland, poultry veterinary practitioner, Aonghus Lane from St David’s Poultry Veterinary Team, joins Rebecca Tierney on the latest Poultry Edge podcast to discuss the importance of biosecurity and its implementation.

 

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

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:35:21 +0000 Teagasc Teagasc 1542 With confirmed cases of Avian Influenza, commonly referred to as Bird Flu, in Ireland, poultry veterinary practitioner, Aonghus Lane from St David’s Poultry Veterinary Team, joins Rebecca Tierney on the latest Poultry Edge podcast to discuss the importance of biosecurity and its implementation.

 

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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No The changes in the Irish egg industry 3 3 The changes in the Irish egg industry full 9e9bb090-51c9-4a33-b961-cc0d4944be5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4d2f582 Rebecca Tierney takes a closer look at the egg industry in Ireland and the changes and developments which have been taking place in recent years with Teagasc’s Pig and Poultry Specialist, Michael McKeon.

 

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

]]> Rebecca Tierney takes a closer look at the egg industry in Ireland and the changes and developments which have been taking place in recent years with Teagasc’s Pig and Poultry Specialist, Michael McKeon.

 

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

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Teagasc Teagasc 580 Rebecca Tierney takes a closer look at the egg industry in Ireland and the changes and developments which have been taking place in recent years with Teagasc’s Pig and Poultry Specialist, Michael McKeon.

 

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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No A Preview of the Broiler Conference 2025 2 2 A Preview of the Broiler Conference 2025 full 9ca8fbf1-4386-41ae-8f26-c82c9c46e24a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4794424 Rebecca Tierney previews the upcoming Broiler Conferences taking place on Tuesday 21st October in the Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan, and on Thursday 23rd in The Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick. 

 

There will be a number of speakers covering a variety of topics including:

-       Colm Ronan will discuss Mycotoxins, how they impact broiler production, signs to look out for and what to do if you notice these signs

-       The Nuevo team will have the latest information on a new method of dealing with lameness in broilers, a common and ongoing issue

-       Aonghus Lane will look at the issue of Cocci on broiler farms, the cost implications if left untreated and how we can deal with the issue

-       Mukhtar Muhammad, will bring us the learnings from the EU project Broiler Net, in which Ireland has been a partner for the past 3 years

-       Teagasc’s Kevin Connolly and Hugh McEneaney will detail some of the considerations for succession and inheritance for their farms

And we are delighted to have Josje Hakker deliver the Broiler Signals training workshop, giving our attendees advice on how to maximum profitability through management on farm.

 

We will also be joined by a number of companies and exhibitors on both days for a networking event, so come along early to meet, chat and get the latest information on nutrition, renewables, health equipment and much more. 

 

Be sure to book your place now for this free event and you can find all the details at:

https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/events/

 

 

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

]]> Rebecca Tierney previews the upcoming Broiler Conferences taking place on Tuesday 21st October in the Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan, and on Thursday 23rd in The Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick. 

 

There will be a number of speakers covering a variety of topics including:

-       Colm Ronan will discuss Mycotoxins, how they impact broiler production, signs to look out for and what to do if you notice these signs

-       The Nuevo team will have the latest information on a new method of dealing with lameness in broilers, a common and ongoing issue

-       Aonghus Lane will look at the issue of Cocci on broiler farms, the cost implications if left untreated and how we can deal with the issue

-       Mukhtar Muhammad, will bring us the learnings from the EU project Broiler Net, in which Ireland has been a partner for the past 3 years

-       Teagasc’s Kevin Connolly and Hugh McEneaney will detail some of the considerations for succession and inheritance for their farms

And we are delighted to have Josje Hakker deliver the Broiler Signals training workshop, giving our attendees advice on how to maximum profitability through management on farm.

 

We will also be joined by a number of companies and exhibitors on both days for a networking event, so come along early to meet, chat and get the latest information on nutrition, renewables, health equipment and much more. 

 

Be sure to book your place now for this free event and you can find all the details at:

https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/events/

 

 

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

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:06:15 +0100 Teagasc Teagasc 107 Rebecca Tierney previews the upcoming Broiler Conferences taking place on Tuesday 21st October in the Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan, and on Thursday 23rd in The Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick. 

 

There will be a number of speakers covering a variety of topics including:

-       Colm Ronan will discuss Mycotoxins, how they impact broiler production, signs to look out for and what to do if you notice these signs

-       The Nuevo team will have the latest information on a new method of dealing with lameness in broilers, a common and ongoing issue

-       Aonghus Lane will look at the issue of Cocci on broiler farms, the cost implications if left untreated and how we can deal with the issue

-       Mukhtar Muhammad, will bring us the learnings from the EU project Broiler Net, in which Ireland has been a partner for the past 3 years

-       Teagasc’s Kevin Connolly and Hugh McEneaney will detail some of the considerations for succession and inheritance for their farms

And we are delighted to have Josje Hakker deliver the Broiler Signals training workshop, giving our attendees advice on how to maximum profitability through management on farm.

 

We will also be joined by a number of companies and exhibitors on both days for a networking event, so come along early to meet, chat and get the latest information on nutrition, renewables, health equipment and much more. 

 

Be sure to book your place now for this free event and you can find all the details at:

https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/poultry/events/

 

 

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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No The current market trends for Irish poultry production 1 1 The current market trends for Irish poultry production full 7a0641e4-af44-4ff4-a065-702c82226cf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d3f62b6 For this first episode of the Poultry Edge, Rebecca Tierney is joined by Shauna Jager, the Pigmeat and Poultry Executive for Bord Bia to discuss the current Irish market and trends for poultry production and also get a snapshot as to what is happening in the UK and EU.

 

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

]]> For this first episode of the Poultry Edge, Rebecca Tierney is joined by Shauna Jager, the Pigmeat and Poultry Executive for Bord Bia to discuss the current Irish market and trends for poultry production and also get a snapshot as to what is happening in the UK and EU.

 

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

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:29 +0100 Teagasc Teagasc 835 For this first episode of the Poultry Edge, Rebecca Tierney is joined by Shauna Jager, the Pigmeat and Poultry Executive for Bord Bia to discuss the current Irish market and trends for poultry production and also get a snapshot as to what is happening in the UK and EU.

 

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

]]> poultry, poultry sector, Irish poultry, chickens, poultry production, Teagasc No The Poultry Edge Coming Soon The Poultry Edge Coming Soon trailer de4e89bb-b51f-440e-8aaa-542122cf0bd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95ee6cab The Poultry Edge, Teagasc's new podcast presented by Rebecca Tierney, covers all the news, advice and insights from the Irish poultry sector.

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

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:12:05 +0100 Teagasc Teagasc 100 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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