N.Ireland
UFU meets Sofina Foods on ‘future of NI pig producers’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods this week. The UFU said it pressed for...
pig production
Pig/Poultry
Pig industry scholarship seeks applicants for 2025/2026
Recruitment is underway for companies to employ and mentor students during 2025/2026 through the Pig Industry Scholarship Programme (PISP). The...
Pig/Poultry
Pig producers urged to take part in zinc oxide study
Pig producers are being urged to take part in scientific research into the impact of the removal of zinc oxide...
Pig/Poultry
November pigmeat production up on last year despite sector crisis
Pigmeat production in November this year, at 93,000t, was 11% higher than in November 2020, despite the ongoing challenges faced...
N.Ireland
Poots offers Covid-19 financial support to the NI pig sector
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots met with representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Pork and Bacon Committee and...