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UK pig farmer fined for slurry pollution
A court has found a Somerset pig farmer guilty of polluting a local stream after he constructed an illegal slurry...
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N.Ireland
NAP proposals' potential impact on NI pig sector focus of farmer meeting
A recent farmer meeting has highlighted the impact of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals on the pig sector in...
Pig/Poultry
Rotating floor technology key to reducing pig house emissions
By Chris McCullough With around one billion pigs worldwide, the pork sector produces significant quantities of emissions per year that...
Pig/Poultry
Disease-resistant pigs approved for sale in US
Pigs produced to be resistant to one of the world’s most costly livestock diseases, using technology developed by the Roslin...
Pig/Poultry
BVA calls for ban on farrowing crates that confine pigs
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Wednesday, April 30) called for a ban on the use of farrowing crates...
Arable
Pig slurry can reduce crop fertiliser needs by up to 70%
According to Teagasc, pig slurry is a valuable source of crop nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and other trace...
Pig/Poultry
Rearing pigs outdoors with no fear of ASF in Denmark
By Chris McCullough It takes an entire day to feed all the pigs reared in the great outdoors on a...
Pig/Poultry
Long-standing servant to pig industry wins 2024 David Black Award
Howard Revell has won the 2024 David Black Award in recognition of his long-standing efforts to help improve welfare of...
Pig/Poultry
First bird flu case detected in a pig in the US
The first known case in the US, of a pig with avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed by...
Agri-Business
Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has committed to address challenges in the Northern Ireland pig industry....
Pig/Poultry
AHDB offers workshops for those looking to progress in pig industry
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is offering training through its Stockperson Development Scheme for those wanting to progress...
Pig/Poultry
Pigs: England's female breeding herd reaches record low
The female pig breeding herd is down 2.2% to 251,000 head compared to 2023, the smallest number on record. The...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price 'inches up' again - NPA
The EU-spec standard pig price has inched up against during the week ended August 17, gaining 0.06p to reach 209.84p/kg,...
Pig/Poultry
EU-spec standard pig price is unmoved - NPA
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) was unmoved at 209.54p/kg during the week ended August 3. It has lost just...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price benefits from a small increase - NPA
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has gained 0.13p to stand at 209.55p/kg during the week ended July 27. The...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price drops back and 'more than cancels out' previous gain
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back again to more than cancel out the previous week’s 0.38p gain,...
Pig/Poultry
EU-spec standard pig price regains some lost ground - NPA
The EU-spec standard pig price has gained 0.38p to stand at 209.88p/kg during the week ended July 13, regaining some...
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....
