Research looking at two groups of pigs fattened on an outdoor system in Northern Ireland have showed good results and proved there is potential for this rearing method in the country. There are currently relatively few outdoor pigs in Northern Ireland, but even with ita variable weather conditions, the pigs proved they could adapt to, and thrive on an outdoor production unit, despite the challenges. The eight-month study, carried out at AFBI’s Loughgall site, compared pig performance, health and behaviour between grassland and agroforestry systems. Two batches of a total 96 pigs were used in the trial, including a spring/summer…