Levy payers are to be given a greater say on how their money is spent, after AHDB agreed to ‘key reforms’ recommended in a recent review…
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MSD Animal Health has opened submissions for the new High-Quality Pork—Precision Farming Award, which will grant one project up to $200,000 (about £150,000) towards implementation with…
Feed wheat prices have remained at a noticeable premium above feed barley during August, according to the latest report form AHDB analyst Charlie Reeve. Mr Reeve explained: “A…
Two outdoor pig producers explained how pig sector had coped during the COVID-19 outbreak in Sunday night’s Countryfile ‘Mary Berry Special’. The programme featured elements of farming that…
Factory breakdowns continued to blight production at certain processors last week, trying the patience of hauliers and farmers alike, according to Thames Valley Cambac. “This caused…
Another fairly tough week for UK pig producers with the SPP continuing its decline, dropping another 0.79p to stand at 162.72p. Weekly contribution prices are generally…
Tulip Ltd, the UK’s biggest producer and processor of pigs, is to change its name to Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd from Monday, August 31. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation,…
According to a report by Reuters, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China has begun a crackdown on the production and use of illegal African swine…
As reported by AHDB analyst Bethan Wilkins, according to the latest figures from Eurostat, EU pig slaughter in May was nearly 8 per cent down on…
Cranswick chief executive Adam Couch has been appointed as an advisor to the Government on its future trading arrangements. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today…