Irish pig production benchmarks compared against international peers
Teagasc has published comprehensive 2025 performance data following the recent InterPIG summit held in Ireland. These findings provide a vital comparative analysis between the domestic herd and leading European producers to identify necessary efficiency improvements.
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New performance data released by Teagasc highlights the current standing of the Irish pig sector when measured against international counterparts. Compiled from the Teagasc Profit Monitor system, the analysis covers data from over 74,500 sows, representing 55% of the national herd. This benchmark serves as a critical tool for producers to assess their operational efficiency against metrics from Denmark, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
The findings reveal nuanced differences in production cycles, particularly regarding litter sizes and weaning mortality. While Irish figures for pigs born alive have shown consistent improvement, the data suggests that Danish producers continue to lead in total pigs produced per sow annually, albeit with higher pre-weaning mortality rates. Furthermore, the report details variations in slaughter weights and feed conversion ratios, with the Netherlands currently achieving the most efficient feed-to-carcase conversion rates among the group.
Gerard McCutcheon emphasised that bridging these performance gaps is essential for maintaining competitiveness on the global stage. The full breakdown of tables, including average daily gain and replacement rates, is available on the official Teagasc website. Producers are encouraged to review these metrics to better contextualise their own farm performance and identify areas for potential optimisation in the coming year.
The findings reveal nuanced differences in production cycles, particularly regarding litter sizes and weaning mortality. While Irish figures for pigs born alive have shown consistent improvement, the data suggests that Danish producers continue to lead in total pigs produced per sow annually, albeit with higher pre-weaning mortality rates. Furthermore, the report details variations in slaughter weights and feed conversion ratios, with the Netherlands currently achieving the most efficient feed-to-carcase conversion rates among the group.
Gerard McCutcheon emphasised that bridging these performance gaps is essential for maintaining competitiveness on the global stage. The full breakdown of tables, including average daily gain and replacement rates, is available on the official Teagasc website. Producers are encouraged to review these metrics to better contextualise their own farm performance and identify areas for potential optimisation in the coming year.
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