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)
As African swine fever (ASF) continues its slow spread across Europe, UK pig producers are being encouraged to stay vigilant and tighten biosecurity
Disease control initiative marks step forward in improving herd health and disease resilience within the Scottish pig industry
The proposed system includes two new voluntary tiers, each with its own dedicated logo
The first quarter of the year saw UK pig meat production up 6.4% compared to the same three months last year
It is estimated the dairy industry will need to spend £3.9 billion over the next 10 years to improve its climate resilience, which he said worked out at around £500,000 for each farm – or an additional 2.4 pence per litre