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...
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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...
N.Ireland
Dairy farmer solves livestock transport problem with trailer invention
By Chris McCullough When Northern Ireland dairy farmer James McKeown wanted to purchase a cattle body to fit onto his...
Agri-Business
Mandatory CCTV is a 'big step forward' for animal welfare -BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has praised new laws making the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in...
N.Ireland
Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank
Danske Bank’s head of agribusiness, Rodney Brown, has confirmed a ‘steady as she goes’ perspective for most farm sectors in...
Government
Export of live animals ban comes into law
A new ban on exporting live animals has come into law today (Monday, May 20) as the Animal Welfare (Livestock...
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...
N.Ireland
What does a jet ski, tractor and slurry spreader have in common?
As the wet weather continues to drive some farmers to despair across the island, some may have considered diversifying the...