Scots pig sector output value fell by £8m in 2015
Output from Scotland’s pig industry reduced in value by £8 million in 2015 according to…
Monthly Archives: January, 2016
Tesco told to make “significant changes” in dealing with its suppliers
Tesco has been told by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Christine Tacon to introduce “significant…
M&S and Waitrose top farm animal welfare performance list
Marks & Spencer and Waitrose are part of the top ranking group of farm animal…
£2.7m pulled pork campaign targets key spring events
A two-phase pulled pork promotion, worth £2.7 million, will kick off on February 10, timed…
Don’t view China as the “golden goose” warns AHDB Pork
China looks set to remain a strong outlet for UK pork for the time being,…
PED to be made notifiable in Scotland
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) is to be classed as a notifiable disease in Scotland from…
Use of antimicrobials in animals to get top billing in Brussels event
A fresh analysis of scientific opinion on measures to reduce the need to use antimicrobial…
Pigs are still a great starting point says “departing” Ulster farm leader
Producing pigs remains a great way for young people to get a start in farming…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for January 22, 2016
It was another difficult day for sellers across the board. It was (slightly) refreshing to…
Danish pig industry forecast to maintain output stability
Danish pig producers are continuing to adapt to new challenges and look set to maintain…