Pilgrim’s has responded to accusations from NFU Scotland that its pricing practices are threatening the survival of the Scottish pig sector by calling for ‘immediate intervention…
Month: July 2021
It is not realistic to contemplate banning farrowing crates as soon as 2027 at EU or UK level, according to NPA chief executive Zoe Davies. The…
The US pig herd was 1% larger than it was at the last count on 1 March, with all categories growing, according to the latest inventory data from…
More favourable weather in June saw a welcome decline in global grain markets, as UK pig producers continue to battle with record costs of production. Despite…
The latest figures from Defra show a fall in the number of organically farmed pigs in the UK in 2020, continuing a two-year trend in decline. The organic…
The upward trend in EU pig prices that accelerated in May has fallen away as for the week ended 20 June, prices were back to €163.66/100kg -…
Pigs have been rolled into this trading week as a result of ‘inefficient factories caused by breakdowns and staffing issues’ last week, according to Thames Valley Cambac. “Demand…
NPA members are being urged to fill a short survey to gather information pass onto the Government about the labour shortages affecting the whole industry. The…
Although the SPP put on another 0.58p this week to stand at 157.57p, signs are emerging that prices seem to be heading for a plateau rather…
Eligible pig producers in England will be able to receive free vet visits for a health and welfare review, as the first step on the new…