The ongoing problem of having too many pigs in the system continues and is reaching crisis proportions in some areas. Whilst it is all very well…
Year: 2020
In its latest quarterly outlook, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts that global pork production could rise by 4% in 2021 to 102 million tonnes. Reporting on…
Pig producers across Wales are to receive a marketing boost, thanks to an increase in business advice and support available from Menter Moch Cymru, which is increasing…
The National Pig Awards are once again supporting the Farming Community Network, adding to the £20,000 you have raised for the fantastic charity during previous events. Great…
EU fresh/frozen pork exports in August reached 294,500 tonnes, according to AHDB analyst Bethan Wilkins, which marks an increase of 34% year-on-year. Ms Wilkins said: “Growth…
UK pork production was boosted by high carcase weights in October, according to AHDB analyst Charlie Reeve. UK clean pig throughput increased in October on the…
The recently released Rabobank Global Animal Protein Outlook 2021 is anticipating production growth in most regions in 2021, with the global animal protein industry expected to rise…
New antibiotic targets have been announced for the UK pig sector, with an ultimate goal of achieving a further 30% reduction in overall usage by 2024.…
AHDB’s Farm Excellence network is set to launch its first wave of on-farm carbon footprinting this month. A total of 40 strategic and monitor farms, including four pork producers, will…
Wayland Farms, winner of Outdoor Pig Producer of the Year Award in 2019, has gone a step further this year to be crowned Overall Pig Producer…