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Pigmeat production forecast to rise in 2026
0UK pigmeat production is forecast to grow by 5% this year, driven by higher clean pig slaughter numbers and heavier weights. The revised figure in AHDB’s updated Pork Outlook compares with an original forecast of a slight drop in production for the year, reflecting the unexpected surge in Q1 production. UK pigmeat production reached 257,000t in Q1 – 5.3% higher year on year and way ahead of AHDB’s original forecast of 239,000t, a 2% decline. Clean pig slaughterings rose by 2.3% to 2.64 million head, with higher supplies boosted by breeding and rearing performance, driven by a combination of improved…