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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‘Pingdemic’ hits pork supply chain and threatens market stability – TVC
The ‘pingdemic’ caused by the NHS Covid App added to staffing issues among processors and…
Surge in Test and Trace app ‘pings’ could force meat plants to cut production lines
British meat companies could soon be forced to start cutting down production lines, as more…
Defra Future Farming Resilience Fund to open in August
A new Defra scheme will provide tailored business support for farmers during the agricultural transition…
Another challenging week as processor staffing issues subdued demand for pigs
Last week proved to be another challenging for many processors, as they continued to battle with …
NPA seeks Government intervention on market situation, labour shortage and China export export loss
The NPA has written to two Government Ministers calling for intervention to help address three ongoing…
Cargill introduces new UK reference farm for research on grower and finisher pigs
Cargill has introduced a new reference farm in the UK to carry out research projects…
Pilgrim’s calls for Government support after NFUS accuses it of threatening the survival of Scottish pork sector
Pilgrim’s has responded to accusations from NFU Scotland that its pricing practices are threatening the…
Feed market update – favourable weather sparks grain market decline
More favourable weather in June saw a welcome decline in global grain markets, as UK…
Pigs rolled into this week as factory breakdowns and staff shortages hit plants
Pigs have been rolled into this trading week as a result of ‘inefficient factories caused by breakdowns…