Pig feed costs make up an estimated 61% of total costs, according to the AHDB
It follows the legislation coming into force in the dairy sector, with all pig contracts to be compliant in August 2026
Following outbreaks of ASF, nearly 13,000 domestic pigs have been culled or were set to be culled across Viljandi, Tartu and Rapla counties
For one Yorkshire pig farmer, gaining control of the supply chain was key in driving her free-range pig enterprise forward and diversifying into a butchery, farm shop and cafe
Pilgrims said it was looking to address the issue of short-term thinking in an industry requiring long-term investment
The National Pig Association (NPA) said it was ‘extremely alarming’ pork products were being offered at a shop exclusively accessible to people travelling to London
While there has been 'a significant reduction in people keeping all pigs', some farmers and smallholders are producing high-welfare, delicious pork meat with a very appealing narrative
Nigel Bennet, of Roam Technology, writes to urge pig producers to complete a short survey on how the ban on zinc oxide is affecting piglet health and performance across the UK
The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations follow legislation introduced in the dairy sector in July 2024
Technology developed by the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute has led to resistance in pigs against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)