Scots specialist abattoir on target for 5500 pigs week
Scotland’s specialist pig abattoir at Brechin, which was officially opened earlier today, will achieve a throughout of 5500 pigs a…
Deadline for rodenticide rules change is just one day away
The process for farmers, gamekeepers, pest controllers and their employees to buy professional rodenticide packs for use outdoors changes on…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for August 12, 2016
Prices are continuing on their upward track reflecting ongoing shortages in global pigmeat supplies as well as increased demand from…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for August 5, 2016
News that in some cases imported pigmeat is now worth more than the UK product is a further indication of…
Knowledge is power for improving profitability and performance
Trouw Nutrition GB’s pig technical manager, Dr Sian Nichols, discusses new tools from the company to aid efficient pig production…
Make fly control part of your cleaning and disinfection routine
Speaking to Pig World in a Westcountry finishing house where the owner is convinced performance has been compromised by flies,…
Scots specialist abattoir on target for 5500 pigs week
Scotland’s specialist pig abattoir at Brechin, which was officially opened earlier today, will achieve a throughout of 5500 pigs a…
Deadline for rodenticide rules change is just one day away
The process for farmers, gamekeepers, pest controllers and their employees to buy professional rodenticide packs for use outdoors changes on…
Pig prices for the week ending September 17, 2016
AHDB Pork weekly pig prices, slaughter data and commentary for Great Britain The EU-spec SPP rose once again in week…
Straw prices for the week ending October 2, 2016
Merchant’s ex-farm buying-in straw prices (£/t) supplied by the British Hay & Straw Merchants Association. Market commentary: Trade firming slightly. Area…
