N.Ireland
Planning restrictions hinder growth of pig sector in NI
Planning restrictions continue to stymie the growth of the pig sector in Northern Ireland, according to a leading pedigree breeder....
Pigs
Pig/Poultry
EU-spec SPP suffers a weekly loss of 0.91p
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) currently sits at 209.50p/kg as of July 6, meaning it suffered a weekly loss...
Pig/Poultry
Scotland allocates £438k to improve biosecurity on pig farms
The Scottish government has announced a new £438,700 national disease control project to improve biosecurity standards on pig farms. The...
Pig/Poultry
EU-spec standard pig price loses 0.62p
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back again, losing another 0.62p during the week ended June 15 to...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price has regained some lost ground - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the standard pig price has regained some lost ground, increasing by 0.4p to...
Pig/Poultry
Fall in standard pig price is a 'surprise' - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the latest drop in the standard pig price has come as a “surprise”....
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price 'bounces back' - NPA
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has bounced back and gained 0.34p during the week ended June 1, the National...
Pig/Poultry
3,500 pigs to be culled after ASF outbreak in Germany
Some 3,500 pigs have to be culled after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at a fattening farm in...
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
Standard pig price drops back again by 0.37p - NPA
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back again during the week ended May 25, losing 0.37p to stand...
Rural Life
Royal Bath & West Show to feature 'wide range of livestock'
The Royal Bath & West Show is set to feature a “wide range of livestock”, allowing visitors to learn about...
Agri-Business
Cargill UK appoints new technical sales manager
Cargill UK has appointed Tom Lovett as its new technical sales manager for the south of England and south Wales....
N.Ireland
Focus: Rearing free range Iberian pigs on acorns
By Chris McCullough In an idyllic region of southern Spain seemingly unaffected as yet by climate change, a special breed...
Pig/Poultry
British Pig & Poultry Fair 2024 to feature 'expert advice'
The 2024 British Pig & Poultry Fair will feature two days of forums, networking, expert advice and new products, organisers...
Pig/Poultry
'Positive outlooks ahead' for pig, poultry and egg sectors
The chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has said there are some “positive outlooks ahead” for...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price falls for third consecutive week
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has fallen for the third consecutive week during the week ended April 13, dropping...
Agri-Business
UK pig meat Q1 production at lowest volume since 2017
UK pig meat production has fallen 2.5% year-on-year, with production in the first quarter of 2024 totalling 227,000t. This is...
Pig/Poultry
RBST has 'increasing concerns' for rare native pig and poultry breeds
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has said it has “increasing concerns” for the UK’s rare native pig and poultry...
