N.Ireland
Pigs found ‘eating the remains of dead animals’ on horrific Bristol holding
Three people involved in the running of a Bristol farm where pigs were seen eating the remains of dead animals...
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N.Ireland
Why African Swine Fever could be pigs' next big threat
“It doesn’t take a bad person to bring in disease into a country – it just takes a careless one,”...
N.Ireland
Burnt factory's diverted pigs push NI numbers up year-on-year
The number of pigs in Northern Ireland grew by almost a fifth year-on-year, as imports of fattened pigs coming here...
Pig/Poultry
Fire at pig farm in Carlow leaves hundreds of pigs dead
A fire at a pig farm in Co Carlow has a substantial amount of of pigs dead. The fire, which...
N.Ireland
Second pig farm in Northern Ireland to have output of 40,000 pigs
Plans have been submitted for a new pig farm in Northern Ireland which could see over 40,000 pigs going through...
Pig/Poultry
Locals object to farm plans for 30,000 pigs
A planning application has been submitted in the North to create a 23-acre pig farm which could house 30,000 pigs. If...
Pig/Poultry
Environmental stress triggers PCVAD disease in pigs
Stress makes pigs more likely to suffer from Porcine CircoVirus Associated Disease (PCVAD) symptoms, according to the results of a...
Pig/Poultry
African swine fever webinar to share practical tips for potential outbreak
An upcoming webinar on African swine fever (ASF) will share practical things farmers can do to prepare for a possible...
Rural Life
UK set to ban livestock exports after bill is passed
The UK parliament passed a bill yesterday (Tuesday, May 14), which will ban the livestock exports of animals for slaughter...
N.Ireland
Focus: Good breeding in couple’s sheep dairy flock in Greece
By Chris McCullough An ambitious young couple milking 350 sheep in Greece have future plans not only to expand the...
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...
N.Ireland
FFA meets Stormont ag-committee to discuss Gosling report
Representatives of Farmers for Action (FFA) have discussed the Gosling Report with members of the Stormont Agriculture Committee. The publication,...
Pig/Poultry
Lidl invests £500m into British pork to address 'sector-wide challenges'
Lidl has today (Friday, April 26) announced a £500 million investment into the British pork sector to address recent sector-wide...
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...
Beef
HCC: Welsh Beef producers can shine during Great British Beef Week
Welsh Beef producers can take centre stage and showcase the sector’s sustainability credentials during Great British Beef Week, Hybu Cig...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price index 'extremely stable' despite setbacks - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said that the pig price index has been “extremely stable” over the past two...
