A new “pig industry in crisis” report has been issued today by AHDB Pork, along with the warning that “much of the findings make for grim…
Year: 2016
Defra has been challenged today to ensure that the ban on sow stalls is enforced across all EU countries, putting an end to any remaining non-compliance…
The recent reopening of South Africa (SA) to certain items of US pork is being viewed by American producers as a welcome first step towards gaining…
Irish pig farmers are keeping the pressure on the country’s processors with protests over both low producer prices and the sourcing of imported pigmeat. Irish Farmers’…
Spain has overtaken Germany in having the EU’s largest pig herd, with the promise of further growth to come in 2016, according to AHDB Pork. Spanish…
A new pig building ventilation guide, designed to give producers a “better understanding” of the principles of ventilation and the types of system now available, has…
The opportunity for farmers to apply the new five-year tax averaging rules to their business could prove “extremely beneficial” in 2016, according to rural accountants, Old…
A new energy audit, aimed primarily at small and medium-sized businesses, including farming operations, has been introduced by the energy company E.ON. The aim is to…
A new government and industry-backed £70 million livestock innovation centre has been launched in the UK with the commitment of setting up state-of-the-art facilities across the…
Pig producers in the UK and Finland are being asked to share experiences in a new move to help tackle the problem of tail-biting. AHDB Pork,…