In some very sad news for the whole of agriculture, LEAF has announced that its chief executive, Caroline Drummond, passed away yesterday afternoon, Monday May 23,…
Month: May 2022
UK red meat exporters took part in the recent AHDB trade mission to Asia, where they met with large Philippine import companies.  Nine UK exporters attended the…
Poor retail demand hit the allocations of pigs taken by processors last week, according to Thames Valley Cambac (TVC). In its latest market update, TVC described last…
AHDB are launching their ‘Royal up your BBQ’ campaign, to encourage people to include pork, lamb and beef steaks, alongside the much-loved sausage and burger, in their Platinum Jubilee…
An Aberdeenshire pig producer is reminding farming families of the support available to them, as concerns about the Scottish pig industry continue to grow. Danny Skinner,…
Mixed messages from the market place with the SPP up a gnat’s whisker by 1.15p to stand at 172.76p, but still miles behind production costs. EU…
The Co-op said it is spending £19 million to help its prices to pig producers keep pace with soaring costs and is urging other retailers to ‘go…
The top 10% of GB indoor herds weaned 33.06 piglets per sow per year, with the top 10% of GB outdoor herds weaning 28.18 piglets per sow…
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported the first African swine fever outbreak in Nepal. On Thursday May 19, it was reported that six outbreaks…
The prestigious David Black Award, which has been honouring exceptional contributions to the pig industry for over 60 years, is open for nominations. Inspired by the…