A new BPEX analysis of the fall in oil prices since mid-June 2014 concludes that agriculture, both in the UK and worldwide, is likely to encounter…
Month: February 2015
Dutch researchers are increasing their focus on the use of algae in animal feed, suggesting that algae could become an “interesting alternative to soya”. “Processing algae…
Japan further strengthened its position as the world’s largest pork importer in 2014, as its own production was hugely disrupted by widespread outbreaks of PEDv, according…
The re-emergence of avian flu has been confirmed at a farm in Hampshire, following on from last year’s Yorkshire outbreak. “Robust action is being taken to…
There are now clear indications that phytate anti-nutrient effects are also an issue in older pigs, according to a leading nutritionist.”Recent years have seen substantial growth…
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a major recruitment drive to increase the membership of its quality assurance schemes, including the programme which underpins the organisation’s…
EU cull sow prices continued to fall during January, following the downward trend in prices reported during the second half of 2014, according to BPEX. The…
Defra and the Welsh Government have launched a consultation on reducing fly-tipping, the impact of which often leave farmers with a costly clean-up process or the…
Average pig farm business incomes will be lower in 2014/15 than the year before but will still be higher than in the previous five years, according to…
A BPEX review of a range of pig feeders from different manufactures, designed to help producers make more informed decisions about suitable feeder types, is now…