Concern over Tamworth breed as RBST publishes latest Watchlist
The dwindling number of Tamworth pigs is a growing concern for the rare breeds sector,…
Breeding
NFU weighs in on consultation into gene editing regulation
The NFU has responded to the Government’s consultation into future regulation surrounding gene editing, welcoming possible…
We are running out of space – farmer highlights challenges caused by the pig backlog
A Gloucestershire pig farmer has highlighted the problems facing many producers on farms at the…
Chinese demand for pig breeding stock boosts Genus share price to an all time high
Global animal genetics company, Genus, has reached an all-time high after the FTSE 250 group upgraded its half-year profit…
Eustice launches consultation on use of gene editing in agriculture
Defra Secretary George Eustice has launched a consultation today on changing the laws in England…
US pig herd shrinks for first time in six years
After six consecutive years of growth, the US pig herd contracted slightly in December, according…
Sows drink 15-20 extra litres of water per day in free-style pens, research finds
Research from environmental specialist ARM Buildings has shown that sows in the free-style pens are drinking 15-20 more…
Chinese hog producer Muyuan Foods building ‘world’s largest’ pig farm
China’s top pig producer, Muyuan Foods, is building what it says is the world’s largest pig…
BBC hears how loss of breeding pig exports will hurt pig sector
UK pig breeding companies have been left ‘high and dry’ by the refusal of a…
GB breeding herd shows performance gains in Q2
The latest data from Agrosoft has shown that the GB breeding herd has been making positive gains in…