Researchers at the University of Reading have created new tool for measuring the economic value of farm animal welfare improvements, which they say could potentially transform…
Month: October 2025
The first case of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK pig herd is very likely to be an isolated incident but, as happened with foot-and-mouth…
It appears that that the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will enter into force at the end of this year, after all, albeit in a watered-down version,…
The UK pig sector recorded a slight increase in antibiotic use in 2024, although usage has largely stabilised following a more pronounced increase in 2023. Data…
Aldi has been named Scotland’s leading supermarket for Scottish sourcing in NFU Scotland’s latest ShelfWatch 2025 Mid-Year Report, which also showed some positive progress in overall…
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) is set to hold a public hearing on October 31 on the anti-dumping investigation into EU pork products. In early September,…
AHDB’s latest Porkwatch survey continues to show steady retail support for British pork products. The proportion of British pork on display in September was unchanged on…
The global pork industry is navigating an uncertain outlook, with limited sow herd growth reflecting the impact of fluctuating trade dynamics and ongoing health challenges, according…
Nearly two-thirds of British consumers have a positive sentiment towards pig farming, according to research from AHDB in collaboration with Blue Marble Research. The survey shows…
Researchers at Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have developed pigs that are resistant to Classical swine fever (CSF), using gene-editing technology. The Roslin team used the technology to…