A bit of a ‘glass half empty’ day with very little in the way of positive news to report although we should be thankful for small…
Year: 2018
The size of a farm is irrelevant when it comes animal welfare, new research has found. The research, published in the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare…
In 2019, UK pig meat production is expected to rise again, according to the latest supply forecasts from AHDB. AHDB believes the breeding herd has increased…
The Belgian authorities are planning a cull of wild boar to prevent further spread of African swine fever (ASF). A total of 114 dead wild boars…
AHDB has engaged BMG Research to conduct an in-depth survey of pig buildings. The survey is intended to help gain insight into what pig housing is…
In his last Budget before Brexit, Chancellor Philip Hammond offered some financial carrots for the countryside – but offered no clarity to help farmers plan for…
Responding to the Budget statement by the Chancellor Philip Hammond, NFU president Minette Batters said: “As we move ever closer to leaving the EU, farmers and…
ABN has opened applications to its 12-month paid pig industry scholarship placement, in partnership with Harper Adams University. Applications are now live on the Harper Adams…
AHDB has announced that it hopes to complete the sale of its commercial subsidiary Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Limited (MLCSL) to Hallmark Veterinary Compliance Services…
This week’s Pig Marketing Summary from Thames Valley Cambac said thetrading week was not without issues as factory reliability stuttered but improved. Most processors took their…