How We Farm

Three generations of family farming, combined with modern science and a commitment to doing things better for our animals, our people and our environment.

Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare

From adaptive farrowing systems to early piglet socialisation to a culture of care across our team, animal welfare is at the heart of how we farm.

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Breeding

Healthy pigs start with good genetics. Our Danish Hybrid F1 sow herd is bred in-house through selective breeding, giving us a robust herd suited to our system and tight control of biosecurity.

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Sow and piglets at Ashleigh Farms
Sustainability and Efficiency

Sustainability & Efficiency

We invest in renewable energy and circular farming solutions, transforming agricultural by-products into valuable resources while improving efficiency across our farms.

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Research & Innovation

Our dedicated R&D team works with university partners on research trials, using data and science to improve animal health, performance and environmental outcomes.

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Research and Innovation
Ashleigh Milling feed mill and delivery truck

Milling

Good pork starts with good feed. Our on-site feed mill makes customised rations for every stage of life, with every ingredient checked and every batch traceable from mill to farm.

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Latest News

Updates from the farm, our research and our people

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Our Farm on Film

Jason and Ken McGrath on genetics, management and people at Ashleigh Farms, in a customer story from Hendrix Genetics Swine.

Our Partners

We work with leading organisations in research, genetics, nutrition and sustainability.

Our History

Three generations of family farming in West Waterford

1960
The beginning
David and Anastasia McGrath started out with just two outdoor sows in Ballinameela, Co. Waterford.
1974
Second generation
The founders’ son Jim and his wife Eleanor McGrath took on the management of the farm.
2001
Expansion
Significant expansion, as a second unit at Caliso Bay was purchased and redeveloped.
2017
A modern unit
A third unit was built for 550 sows, one of the most modern and innovative pig units anywhere in Europe.
2020
Third generation
Leadership passed to sons Jason and Ken, who now run the farms and all of their operations.
Today
Among Europe’s best
Ashleigh Farms is among the top-performing farms in Europe, producing up to 35 pigs per sow per year.

Contact Us

Ashleigh Farms Ltd
Ballinameela, Cappagh,
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Email: info@ashleighfarms.ie

Careers

To apply for a job with Ashleigh Farms, please send a cover letter together with your C.V. to: info@ashleighfarms.ie

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