Livestock farmers can now register for a funded vet visit under govt scheme
9th February 2023
A funded yearly vet visit is now available to farmers under the government’s Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Pork to be marketed as a healthy meal choice in new AHDB campaign
23rd January 2023
As part of its ‘Mix up Midweek with Pork’ marketing campaign, the AHDB is once again supporting the long-term demand for pig meat by promoting it as a nutritious, tasty and versatile meal choice.
Marketing and exports confirmed as top priorities for pork levy spending
4th January 2023
As part of AHDB’s Delivering the Future of Farming event, representatives of the pork sector council sat down with strategy director Angela Christison to answer questions and expand on the three priorities outlined in the pork sector plan. Henrietta Szathmary attended the online event.
Pig trials show botanic-based product offers feed efficiency gains
24th December 2022
Trials on more than 4,000 pigs on units in Spain and the UK showed that cost-effective improvements in feed efficiency can be achieved where a natural botanic-based feed product is added to diets, according to Cargill UK.
Over 80% of costs on pig units are down to rising feed prices, consultant says
23rd December 2022
Pig producers are being urged to look at flexible feeding strategies with their nutritionists as high feed prices continue to leave margins tight.
Plastic long-troughs proving a “safe, smooth, stackable success”
13th December 2022
Investing in long-troughs to feed outdoor sows can significantly reduce costs, cut feed waste and help counter excessive nutrient leeching in soils. It’s also more hygienic and can reduce the bird and vermin populations visiting and colonising a pig unit in search of food, according to Con-Tented Products.
Reducing stress and anxiety through nutritional solutions “can improve pig productivity at all life stages”
1st December 2022
Cargill UK is now offering its welfare-enhancing feed product in both liquid and in powder form, extending its application to all pig production systems, and at all life stages.
Pig production costs up by 20% while meat prices lag behind, report shows
24th November 2022
An annual AHDB report that looks at the cost of pig meat production in 17 countries has revealed a 20% increase in GB costs for indoor pigs last year as opposed to a 6% rise in EU countries.
RASE secures future of British Pig & Poultry Fair
24th November 2022
The Royal Agricultural Society of England is delighted to announce that its flagship event, the British Pig & Poultry Fair, will be moving to a new venue at the NEC for 2024 and beyond.
North Yorkshire family bags double win at English Winter Fair
23rd November 2022
Sister and brother Beth and Luke Wilkinson from North Yorkshire took home both the championship and reserve titles during a memorable finale at the 2022 English Winter Fair.
AHDB sector councils share plans for levy investment
10th November 2022
The four councils, Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork, have published sector plans as part of a commitment to outline how the levy will be invested over the next five years.
Serious concerns over biosecurity as illegal pork products discovered at Dover
24th October 2022
Dover Port Health Authority has confirmed it seized 2.5 tonnes of illegal pork products from 22 vehicles checked over a single weekend at the beginning of October. The discovery occurred during a multi-agency exercise at the port – part of the work to reduce the risk of African swine fever entering the country.
