Future use of the specialist pig vet is going to involve some changes and a fair degree of trust by the farmer in investing in a…
Year: 2015
Following tests that found livestock-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) in pork of Danish and Irish origin, and possibly even British as well, in UK supermarkets, Digby…
With the growing demand for pork and pork products, there’s increasing pressure on producers to optimise productivity, improve feed conversion, gain rapid growth and enhance sow…
Periods of significant feed price volatility will become “the norm” throughout the coming decade, according to a new Rabobank report which warns that as global demand…
Marks and Spencer’s food business “did very well in a difficult market” according to the group’s trading report for the 13 weeks to June 27, a…
EU pigmeat production remained high in April, finishing the month around 4% up on the year at 1.89 million tonnes, according to AHDB Pork. This left…
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is seeking to “better understand” the relationships within the red meat supply chain by commissioning an evaluation and assessment of the economic…
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) is to launch a campaign to ensure companies in Ireland source more Irish pigmeat after a new fall in prices left…
The total area of cereals and oilseeds for harvesting this year is estimated to be down by 2% on 2014 at 3.72m hectare, according to the…
Online sales in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector are forecast to hit $130 billion by the end of 2025, according to a new report published…