August 2013 – Some retailers’ behaviour makes my blood boil
At last the sun is shining, herd health is looking pretty good and prices are,…
Comment
August 2013 – Keeping it all in balance
Occasionally I like to remind producers to examine their weaning performance in order to optimise…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for August 2, 2013
Tulip’s decision to drop its shout price by a further penny was met with dismay…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for July 26, 2013
Very much of a stand-on day for sellers with the DAPP virtually unchanged at 168.81p…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for July 19, 2013
Although the DAPP has continued to improve and now stands at 168.84p, and spot buyers…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for July 12, 2103
The recent heatwave has helped to maintain pigmeat prices across the board, with the DAPP…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for July 4, 2013
Despite the DAPP improving by 0.74p on the back of last week’s price rises and…
July 2013 – The mysterious pig barn fires of North America
Anyone who’s experienced a piggery fire will know it’s one of the most harrowing experiences…
Peter Crichton’s commentary for June 28, 2013
In years gone by June used to be associated with scorching hot weather. Unfortunately this…
July 2013 – Holed-up at Defra
Well the past two days have certainly been full on. I’ve spent most of…