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New Scotch red meat campaign to champion local farmers
Scotland’s world-class red meat is taking centre stage this summer, as Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) launches a new campaign to celebrate the iconic…
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Pig producer fined over £5,000 after illegal slurry lagoon pollutes
A Somerset pig farmer has been fined over £5,000 after slurry from an illegally built lagoon overflowed, polluting a nearby stream in what has been…
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Pilgrim's offers 20-year pig farming contracts to improve stability
Pilgrim’s Europe has launched a 20-year contract model for pig farmers, aiming to deliver long-term financial security and support on-farm…
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Pork is back: New campaign sparks surge in UK pork mince sales
A bold new marketing campaign has struck a chord by reshaping how consumers view pork — especially among younger audiences who may have overlooked…
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Eurostar pulls pork snacks after biosecurity alarm bells
Eurostar has swiftly pulled pork snacks from Brussels Midi station after urgent biosecurity warnings over illegal imports threatened UK borders. It…
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Pig sector alarm as banned pork sold to Eurostar passengers in Brussels
The pig sector has sounded the alarm after banned pork products were found on sale to Eurostar passengers in Brussels, risking the UK’s biosecurity…
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Pig industry stalwart Hugh Crabtree gains MBE for decades of dedication
Pig industry stalwart Hugh Crabtree has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising over 40 years of transformative service to…
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UK study warns evolving swine flu viruses could threaten humans
A major new UK study warns that evolving swine flu viruses in Europe could pose a serious future pandemic threat if left unchecked. The Royal…
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Pig sector warns of huge risk as audit confirms UK biosecurity failings
A damning report on the UK’s lack of readiness for a major animal disease outbreak has alarmed the pig sector, which says it confirms serious…
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Livestock vaccine gaps under spotlight as survey seeks farmers' views
Farmers and vets are being urged to speak up on livestock vaccine shortages in a new nationwide survey aimed at tackling growing supply issues across…
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