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Pigs

UFU to meet Sofina Foods on pig contracts

N.Ireland

10 days ago

UFU to meet Sofina Foods on pig contracts

Representatives of UFU are to meet with the management of Sofina Foods in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone on Thursday, June 4.

Beef and pork production to slow down in 2026 – report

Beef

6 months ago

Beef and pork production to slow down in 2026 – report

According to a RaboResearch report, the global animal protein industry is set to experience a slowdown in production growth in 2026.

Health challenges impact global pork industry growth

Pig/Poultry

7 months ago

Health challenges impact global pork industry growth

The global pork industry is navigating an uncertain outlook, with limited sow herd growth reflecting trade and health concerns

Graphic pics: 13,000 pigs killed in Ukraine during bombing of farm

Pig/Poultry

8 months ago

Graphic pics: 13,000 pigs killed in Ukraine during bombing of farm

By Chris McCullough **Warning: Some readers may find the images below distressing** Russian...

‘Why don’t you muck off?’ – AHDB

Environment

9 months ago

‘Why don’t you muck off?’ – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is relaunching its Muck Free Truck...

N.Ireland

1 year ago

NAP proposals' potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting

A recent farmer meeting has highlighted the impact of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals on the pig sector in Northern Ireland

NAP proposals' potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting

Agri-Business

1 year ago

Rabobank: Tariffs disrupt global pork trade

According to a recent RaboResearch report, pork prices have rebounded and remain strong despite shifting trade flows

Rabobank: Tariffs disrupt global pork trade

Pig/Poultry

1 year ago

Rotating floor technology key to reducing pig house emissions

With around 1bn pig worldwide, the pork sector produces significant quantities of emissions per year that now have targets for reduction.

Rotating floor technology key to reducing pig house emissions

Pig/Poultry

1 year ago

Disease-resistant pigs approved for sale in US

Pigs produced to be resistant to PRRS, using University of Edinburgh technology, have been approved for sale to US consumers.

Disease-resistant pigs approved for sale in US

Pig/Poultry

1 year ago

BVA calls for ban on farrowing crates that confine pigs

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Wednesday, April 30) called for a ban on the use of farrowing crates that confine pigs.

BVA calls for ban on farrowing crates that confine pigs

Pig/Poultry

1 year ago

Rearing pigs outdoors with no fear of ASF in Denmark

It takes an entire day to feed all the pigs reared in the great outdoors on a farm in Denmark, such is the scale of the unique enterprise.

Rearing pigs outdoors with no fear of ASF in Denmark

Dairy

1 year ago

Foot-and-mouth vaccine bank activated in Germany

The state of Brandenburg in Germany has announced that it has activated its foot-and-mouth disease...

Foot-and-mouth vaccine bank activated in Germany

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

Concern is mounting in some political spheres about the lack of a ban on the import of livestock...

Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has committed to address challenges in the Northern Ireland pig industry.

Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry

Rural Life

2 years ago

Carmichael MP calls to rebuild local abattoirs across UK

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in Parliament this week on the need to rebuild local abattoirs across the UK.

Carmichael MP calls to rebuild local abattoirs across UK

Pig/Poultry

2 years ago

AHDB offers workshops for those looking to progress in pig industry

AHDB is offering training through its Stockperson Development Scheme for those wanting to progress in the pig industry.

AHDB offers workshops for those looking to progress in pig industry

Pig/Poultry

2 years ago

Pigs: England's female breeding herd reaches record low

The female pig breeding herd is down 2.2% to 251,000 head compared to 2023, the smallest number on record.

Pigs: England's female breeding herd reaches record low

Pig/Poultry

2 years ago

African swine fever simulation shows importance of record keeping - NPA

The National Pig Association (NPA) has said a recent African swine fever (ASF) simulation exercise...

African swine fever simulation shows importance of record keeping - NPA

Pig/Poultry

2 years ago

Standard pig price 'inches up' again - NPA

The EU-spec standard pig price has inched up against during the week ended August 17, gaining 0.06p to reach 209.84p/kg.

Standard pig price 'inches up' again - NPA

N.Ireland

2 years ago

DAERA: Improved gilt litter size influences herd output

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is advising farmers that...

DAERA: Improved gilt litter size influences herd output

Pig/Poultry

2 years ago

EU-spec standard pig price is unmoved - NPA

The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) was unmoved at 209.54p/kg during the week ended August 3....

EU-spec standard pig price is unmoved - NPA

Pig/Poultry

2 years ago

Voting for NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award opens

Voting to select the winner of the 2024 National Pig Association (NPA) Allied Industry Member of the Year Award has opened.

Voting for NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award opens

Pig/Poultry

2 years ago

Standard pig price drops back and 'more than cancels out' previous gain

The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back again to more than cancel out the previous week's 0.38p gain, the NPA said.

Standard pig price drops back and 'more than cancels out' previous gain

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