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‘Tremendous opportunity’: Livestock group urges new Brexit export outlets
A group of UK livestock industry representatives has called on the Government to start acting now to help secure new export outlets for the industry…
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Protest letters sent to council before major pig farm decision
A company behind plans to build five pig units in Co Londonderry has defended the proposals amid letters and petitions against it. Causeway Coast and…
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£200m export boost will see UK pork processors trade with China
A new export deal with China will bring a £200 million boost to the UK food industry and support 1,500 jobs, farming minister George Eustice has…
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Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses announced by Government
The Government plans to install mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses in England, with the veterinary industry calling it a ‘huge win’ for animal…
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Defra raises risk level of African Swine Fever following recent cases in Europe
Defra will be raising the risk level of African Swine Fever following recent cases discovered in Romania the Czech Republic and Poland. The risk…
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Survey shows supermarket imports of bacon have risen over past year
Supermarket imports of bacon have risen over the past year according to the latest Porkwatch survey by AHDB. The May survey, taken shortly after the…
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“Don't bring it home!” Pig industry warns public about African Swine Fever
The pig industry has produced some new materials urging the general public and farmers to do everything to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) out of the…
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Pig industry hits back at negative reporting of 'mega farms'
The pig industry has hit back at recent reports of the increasing number of 'mega farms' in the UK, saying they have 'excellent resources' to…
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Producer share of retail pork prices hits new high
The producer share of retail pork prices has hit a high that hasn't been seen since 2009. The share of pork retail prices received by producers…
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West Yorkshire farmer fined £4000 for feeding meat sandwiches to pigs
A West Yorkshire farmer has been fined for feeding sandwiches filled with meat to his pigs. Halifax council officers said the farmer broke…
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