Irish processors have been urged to increase the prices being paid to Irish pig farmers next week by the IFA. IFA National Pig Committee chair, Roy…
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Animal welfare can now be considered alongside other impacts of farming to identify the most effective farming systems thanks to advances at Cambridge University. Scientists have created…
In what has been called ‘a kick in the teeth for local farmers’, Oxford City Council has joined Cambridge, Exeter and Norwich councils in providing only…
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will be launching new standards for the Pig Assurance Scheme from May 1, 2023. Forming a vital part of the Scottish red…
Six UK red meat exporters will join AHDB at the Annual Meat Conference in Texas, US, in March 2023. The aim of the trip is to…
Calls have been made for the UK government to guarantee a ‘robust, reliable system’ for ensuring ‘proper’ border checks are in place to verify the health and safety…
As the weather gets colder pig producers should revisit the ventilation settings in controlled environment buildings, according to ARM Buildings’ pig environment specialist Tim Miller. Following…
The Scottish Government is being criticised for giving the Scottish pig sector the ‘cold shoulder’, after ‘vital’ support requests remain unacknowledged. In a blog post written…
Defra’s review of the pork supply chain ignores the key role played by retailers and therefore could stop adequate changes taking place in the industry, says a report from…
Elanco Animal Health has launched a new nutrient-sparing enzyme, Hemicell XT, for pig and poultry producers. Hemicell XT is a supplement that enhances gut-health by supporting nutrient…