N.Ireland
Danish Pig Genetics develops genomic evaluation system for breeding
Danish Pig Genetics (DG) has expanded its international presence through international collaboration with expertise from the science and technology company...
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Pig/Poultry
British Pig & Poultry Fair forum to appear online for the first time
The renowned British Pig & Poultry Fair forums will be appearing online for the first time on May 12, 2021....
Environment
New research reveals 40% drop in UK pig farming carbon footprint
The carbon footprint of British pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a...
Pig/Poultry
Over 13 million pigs assessed by AHDB Real Welfare scheme
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Real Welfare scheme is unique in the type of data it collects and...
Agri-Business
£2.2 million Covid-19 financial support announced for NI pig sector
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced a £2.2 million financial support package for pig farmers impacted by the...
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...
Agri-Business
British Pig Association chief executive wins David Black award
One of the most prestigious awards in the UK pig industry has been won this year by the British Pig...
Pig/Poultry
Factory closures means backlog of pigs on farms is 'inevitable'
The backlog of pigs on poultry farms has been described as “inevitable” according to a recent report by Thames Valley...
Pig/Poultry
Pigmeat prices continue to drift downwards with the threat of Covid-19 and ASF
For much of 2020, the volume of pigmeat leaving UK abattoirs has been lower than earlier recorded levels, a contributory...
N.Ireland
2,000 pigs die after blaze breaks out on Co. Down farm
Up to 2,000 pigs are believed to have died in a large blaze that broke out on a farm last...
N.Ireland
2,000 pigs die after blaze breaks out on Co. Down farm
Up to 2,000 pigs are believed to have died in a large blaze that broke out on a farm last...
Agri-Business
Talks begin to mitigate impact of pig factory closure
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned “action needs to be taken” to prevent the closure of a pig processing...
Agri-Business
Talks begin to mitigate impact of pig factory closure
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned “action needs to be taken” to prevent the closure of a pig processing...
Pig/Poultry
Pig producers benefit from modest price increases
Scottish pig farmers have benefited from a remarkable occurrence of weekly modest price increases for more than six months, according...
Pig/Poultry
Small-scale pig keepers invited to take African swine fever survey
The UK government has launched a survey aimed at small-scale pig keepers today (July 20) as it steps up its...
Agri-Business
Pirbright study tests new flu vaccine administration methods on pigs
Studies undertaken at the Pirbright Institute have shown that pigs can be used to assess whether influenza antibody therapies are...
Agri-Business
NI real-time pig software shortlisted for a digital transformation award
Innovative software designed in Northern Ireland to drive efficiency in the local pig industry has been shortlisted for a prestigious...
Agri-Business
NI real-time pig software shortlisted for a digital transformation award
Innovative software designed in Northern Ireland to drive efficiency in the local pig industry has been shortlisted for a prestigious...
