Cranswick grew its pig herd by 6.5% in the last financial year, as it delivered another strong financial performance, driven partly by the performance of its…
Month: May 2026
Sofina Foods has restated its commitment to pig farming in Northern Ireland, after the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) voiced concerns over the termination of a number…
There was only one big talking point at this week’s British Pig and Poultry Fair – the move by the big pork players to cut back…
Scotland’s pig sector is under severe and sustained pressure, with producers facing ongoing financial losses that are driving rapid herd reduction and placing long-term production capacity…
Falling prices and rising costs saw pig producers record average losses of nearly £4 per head in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a profit…
Defra has announced plans to strengthen protections for pig farmers and industry in the event of a swine fever outbreak. The department has published an updated…
The 2026 British Pig & Poultry Fair guide is now available online.
A new ‘bitesize guide’ to ‘novel proteins and feed efficiencies’ is being launched by the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and the Royal Agricultural Society of England…
Morrisons has blamed a ‘challenging economic climate’ for the decision to reduce the number of pig producers supplying its Woodheads abattoir, in Lincolnshire. Morrisons is the…
Ceva Animal Health Ltd (Great Britain) has announced the launch of Cirbloc M Hyo, a new ready‑to‑use dual‑action vaccine designed to protect pigs against Porcine Circovirus…