Pig herd to be more efficient after ASF, but consumption down October 27, 2019 Agri-Business African swine fever (ASF) was first declared in north east China in August 2018. At present, there is no treatment and no vaccine…
Pilgrim’s Pride boss among NI Poultry Conference line-up October 24, 2019 Agri-Business Poultry farmers from across Northern Ireland are set to flock together on Tuesday for a major industry conference looking at the challenges and…
6 UK sites granted approval to ship trotters to China October 24, 2019 Pig/Poultry Six UK sites have been given official approval to export trotters to China in a new agreement announced this week. Exports will be…
Scottish pig sector grows to largest in almost a decade October 19, 2019 Pig/Poultry Breeding sow numbers in Scotland are approaching levels not seen since 2011, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).…
ASF spread continues in South Korea despite containment measures October 11, 2019 Pig/Poultry It has been reported by media outlets in South Korea that the country’s government has been using helicopters in an effort to disinfect…
Graphic: Video shows extent of ASF in rural Chinese village October 3, 2019 Pig/Poultry A video has been circulated on social media showing the extent of the ongoing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak that is decimating pig…
Prime pig prices 3.5% up on 2018 levels September 9, 2019 Agri-Business Despite a significant drop in household spending on pork and cured pig meat products, British prime pig producer prices were running 3.5% above…
Pilgrim’s Pride to take over Tulip in £290 million deal August 29, 2019 Agri-Business US food firm Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has announced it has signed a contract to acquire the UK’s largest pig producer Tulip Limited. As…
How this Co. Tyrone poultry farmer achieved a significant increase in egg production August 24, 2019 After careers in horticultural management and transport, Colin Moore wanted to get back into farming and, in 2007, he decided to start a… Sponsored
Farming to lose £850 million in profits after no-deal – research August 20, 2019 Agri-Business UK farming will lose £850 million in profits in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to research from a leading farming consultancy…
Red meat exports up 13% in first half of 2019 August 19, 2019 Agri-Business Exports of red meat and offal from the UK have enjoyed a strong start to the year with shipments surpassing 300,000t – up…
Businesses urged to buy British amid Dioxin egg recalls in Belgium August 19, 2019 Agri-Business UK food businesses have been urged to put trust in British Lion assured eggs after several Belgian supermarkets were forced to recall eggs…
Bulgaria ‘could lose entire pig breeding industry’ as ASF rages August 8, 2019 Pig/Poultry It has been reported that Bulgaria “could lose its entire pig breeding industry and have 600,000 pigs culled” as a result of the spread…
New UK border campaign tackles dangerous threat of African Swine Fever July 31, 2019 Pig/Poultry A new campaign has been launched today (July 31) at the UK’s border to help keep the deadly pig disease African Swine Fever…
China reports new outbreak of African swine fever July 17, 2019 Pig/Poultry A fresh outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has occurred in China, the country’s department of agriculture has said. According to a report…
Scottish pig prices see steady summer increase July 15, 2019 Pig/Poultry Scottish pig producers are benefiting from a slow and persistent rise in farmgate prices which have climbed 10% since the beginning of April.…
African Swine Fever traces detected in airport contraband in Northern Ireland July 10, 2019 N.Ireland Holidaymakers have been warned to not to bring home edible souvenirs after department officials in Northern Ireland revealed they have already stopped pork…
Pig Health and Welfare Council launches biennial report at the Great Yorkshire Show July 10, 2019 Pig/Poultry Valuable work around improving pig health and welfare in the UK has been highlighted in a new report launched on Tuesday (July 9)…
