Severe drought, the Russian embargo and the spread of African swine fever (ASF) are the factors that have been mostly determining developments in the pig industries…
Month: September 2015
Financial returns for pig producers are low across Europe and are forcing many businesses to consider their future. The situation is particularly bad in The Netherlands,…
I’ve been considering how the UK pig industry would react to unprecedented export demand. It’s commonly predicted that it won’t be too long before the growing…
The AHDB board has issued a statement to clarify its position following “levy payer and industry concerns” over the organisation’s promotional work. The statement includes an…
It has been a testing couple of weeks, with regular debate about whether we join in with the clamouring from the lamb and dairy sectors on…
There are a number of keen cyclists at AHDB, Nigel Penlington included, and the Tour de France has been a highlight of my summer. I support…
You have to admire the French farmers for yet another demonstration during the summer. If things don’t go your way, just have a drive down the…
A major demonstration by the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland is to be held at Stormont on Friday this week with the aim of sending a…
Most pig breeding units will provide a prestarter to young piglets from five-days old. The benefits are well documented, and it’s worth reminding ourselves of the…
Spanish pork exports are currently more than double the level being recorded a decade ago, with the last six months maintaining a strong growth trend for…