Pig industry heading towards crisis as staff shortages bite – NPA
The NPA has warned that the pig sector is moving closer to a major crisis…
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Shortage of workers in meat industry ‘reaching a critically high level’
In response to rising concerns over the shortage of labour in the meat industry, Nick Allen,…
Study shows meat tax would cost economy £242 million annually
A ‘meat tax’ would cost the UK £242 million a year according to a new…
Straw prices for the week ending July 23, 2021
Merchants’ ex-farm buying-in straw prices (£/t) supplied by the British Hay & Straw Merchants Association.…
GB pig prices for week ending July 17, 2021 – SPP up again to top 160p/kg
AHDB Pork’s weekly pig prices, slaughter data and commentary for Great Britain Finished pig prices…
Global pig meat production to grow 13% by 2030
Global pig meat production is projected to grow 13% over the coming decade driven by…
Karro to host open days for potential butchery apprentices
Karro Food Limited is holding open day sessions, offering people the opportunity to find out…
AHDB ammonia trial delivers major boost for pig industry
AHDB’s accelerated ammonia monitoring trial shows that the British pig industry is successfully reducing ammonia…
Further ASF cases reported on pig farms in Germany
A third case of African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed over the weekend in farm…
Important changes to Red Tractor pig standards announced
New training requirements covering the handling of pigs and the use of veterinary medicines are…