Although the SPP only moved up by 0.23p to stand at 113.49p, weekly contribution prices in some cases took more of a leap forward than a…
Month: April 2016
The value of pigmeat in the UK fell by £186 million in 2015 according to the first estimate of Total Income from Farming (Tiff) released by…
AHDB is to undertake a comprehensive review of its organisational strategy during 2016 to develop, for the first time, one clear long-term corporate strategy for the…
The message from the animal feed industry concerning the future inclusion of insect protein in pig, poultry and fish diets is “we are ready” delegates at…
Several pork cuts recorded volume growth during the 12-week period to March 27, sitting within an overall beef, lamb, pork, bacon and poultry market which increased…
The prospect of feeding pigs, poultry and fish on diets which include insect protein has been advanced by the release in Brussels today of positive feeding…
For the first time, the biennial Pig Fair will feature an Innovation Trail whereby visitors can easily identify new products and developments. “With producers’ time so…
The global pig industry looks set for another challenging year with just a “glimmer of hope” that pork prices will rise towards the end of 2016,…
The challenge to look and learn from other countries concerning their approach to antibiotic resistance (AMR) is highlighted by NFU animal health and welfare adviser, Rebecca…
An improved trade balance between pork imports and exports looks set to reduce UK supplies, possibly resulting in a firmer domestic pig market than in the…