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Outdoor pig-keepers grapple with difficult conditions
Saturated Britain welcomed in the New Year with many outdoor pig-keepers grappling with outstandingly difficult conditions. Flooding has been most…
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NFU New Year's message - 'We are entering a critical time for British farmers'
NFU President Meurig Raymond shares his priorities for the farming sector as we enter 2016 and urges all levels of the government and food supply…
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Tesco is 'retreating from British pork' despite horse-gate pledges, says Pig Association
Despite its post-Horsegate promise to customers to stock more British meat, Tesco is retreating from British fresh pork, according to the National…
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Legal requirement to notify suspect and confirmed cases of PED in pigs in England
This measure has been introduced by government following discussions between pig industry bodies and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural…
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Pig Association describes UK supermarkets as 'scrooges' due to imported gammon
'Most retailers have let their customers down by offering an abysmal selection of British gammons this Christmas', says the National Pig Association…
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Ethical dining trend opens doors for Britain’s pig farmers
New research shows “ethical dining” is becoming increasingly important to consumers when eating out at restaurants. This opens up huge opportunities…
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Does the outlook for Christmas remain bleak for pig farmers?
The market lurched towards the end of the year with very little spark, reports marketing group Thames Valley Cambac. Contract prices generally…
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Pig farmers to be legally required to report PED from Friday
From Friday, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea will become a notifiable disease in England, and pig-keepers and vets will be legally required to inform the…
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Levy boards submit possible new mechanism for red meat levy
The red meat levy boards in England, Scotland and Wales have submitted a briefing document to Ministers in England, Scotland and Wales outlining an…
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Investigation launched after 1,600 dead pigs found on farm in Leeds
A man has been arrested after 1,600 pigs were found dead at a farm in Leeds. The animals were found in varying states of decomposition at the farm in…
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