Pig/Poultry
The Scottish government launched a £2 million support scheme to help with "significant market challenges" facing independent pig producers.
Agri-Business
Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering, according to AHDB.
N.Ireland
Farmers could save up to one piglet per litter by focusing on the wellbeing of pigs born late in the farrowing process.
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Australia for the first time,...
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture has called for efforts to ensure the continued movement of poultry manure from Northern Ireland.
The UK’s second largest supermarket said it was only going to stock white eggs in its own brand as they were more environmentally friendly.
UFU met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods this week to discuss 'the future of Northern Ireland pig producers'.
Beef
The global supply of terrestrial animal source food (TASF), driven mainly by egg, poultry and pig meat, has seen a significant increase.
While restaurants in the UK have started to expand their menus, the proportion of red meat options available is still down.
Defra has announced that the prevention zones for bird flu in place across Great Britain have been lifted as of noon today (June 4).
Representatives of UFU are to meet with the management of Sofina Foods in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone on Thursday, June 4.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded the poultry industry of its statutory obligations.
The UK government has assessed how its proposed ban on cages will impact the “competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers”.
NFU Scotland warned that declining cattle and pig prices are placing pressure on producers and risk undermining confidence within the sector.
Defra's new strategy aims to protect Britain's pig industry in the event of the UK's first ever African Swine Fever outbreak.
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings will be lifted on May 15.
The OneWelPig project aimed to advance sustainable and high-welfare pig production systems across the island of Ireland.
Minister Andrew Muir has announced plan to lift the housing order for poultry and captive birds in Northern Ireland.
A recent Agri-Food and Biosciences (AFBI) study has confirmed the potential for outdoor pig production in Northern Ireland.
The new roadmap from an industry-led steering group and facilitated by AHDB will give direction for pork farming's environmental performance.
Defra has announced that it will be lifting its mandatory housing order on poultry and other captive birds in England and Wales next week.
The European poultry industry had a strong year in 2025 as poultry consumption grew again by almost 3%, according to Rabobank.
AHDB's new meat shopper journey study revealed a clear gap between what shoppers say they do and how they actually behave in-store.
