A reduction in feed costs and a small increase in prices mean that the AHDB's pork cost of production margin increased by 8/kg to 9p/kg in the second quarter of the year compared to the first three months...
A reduction in feed costs and a small increase in prices mean that the AHDB's pork cost of production margin increased by 8/kg to 9p/kg in the second quarter of the year compared to the first three months...
A decline in feed costs has led to a drop in the cost of production whilst prices hold steady
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