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Start preparing for African swine fever outbreak, farmers told
Pig producers have been told to be prepared for the possibility of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), amid fears the disease could have a…
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Sainsbury's and Cranswick sign partnership to set new pig standards
Sainsbury's and Cranswick have signed a ten-year partnership worth over £60 million to improve pig welfare and on-farm sustainability. The new…
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Farm business incomes forecast to rise for all sectors except cereals
Average farm business incomes are forecast to have risen in 2024-2025 across all agricultural sectors, with the exception of cereals. This follows a…
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Defra bans Hungary and Slovakia imports after foot-and-mouth case
The government has announced an import ban of livestock from Hungary and Slovakia following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease. The disease…
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Latin America's demand for pork presents 'major opportunity' for UK
Surging demand for pig meat in Latin America could present British farmers and exporters with major business opportunities, according to industry…
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Government 'will be complicit' in any major UK disease outbreak
The government 'will be complicit' in a damaging future disease outbreak if it does not address the 'gaping holes' in border controls, MPs have been…
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RSPCA Assured rolls out new animal welfare standards for pigs
RSPCA Assured has today rolled out new animal welfare standards for pigs, but some of the bigger changes come into effect this time next year…
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England's overall pig herd shows encouraging growth over 2024
England’s overall pig herd and its breeding herd showed encouraging growth over the course of last year, new government figures show. The overall…
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UK livestock numbers must fall, Climate Change Committee says
Farmers have hit back at calls for livestock numbers to fall by 27% and for meat consumption to drop by a quarter so that the UK can meet its net…
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UK red meat exports reach record level as beef demand grows
Global appetite for beef helped the value of the UK’s red meat exports to reach its highest level, worth £1.77 billion last year. Full year figures…
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