Pigs News

The pig industry leaders have warned that important grant funding opportunities for livestock farmers might be under threat following the news that Defra will be “simplifying and rationalising” governmental support. 

Across 10 retailers surveyed in November, 88% of the pork on display was British.

More than six tonnes of illegal meat were seized at Dover Port during a 14-hour period at the beginning of December.

UK pork exports to China have received a boost with the re-listing of two sites. Defra said that this move could raise revenues by around £80 million.

RSPCA Assured has just announced a new edition of welfare standards for pigs.

At-risk pig breed Oxford Sandy and Blacks are making a comeback after becoming virtually extinct – and were Jeremy Clarkson’s breed of choice when he took on pig production.

Personal imports of pork and pork products from the European Economic Area and other areas will be banned.

A vaccine that could halt the development and spread of one of the more common diseases affecting UK pigs is set to be trialled.

A leaked government report warns that African swine fever, which could have “devastating consequences” for British farming, is heading to the UK. 

About 400 pigs have been killed following a devastating fire at a farm in East Yorkshire. 

Six pigs have been killed after a livestock lorry overturned on a roundabout in a Suffolk village. 

The return of the British Pig and Poultry Fair brought a lively and enthusiastic cohort of exhibitors, farmers, breeders and innovators together. Sarah Juggins reports.