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Keep government out of pig levy decisions, farmers urge
The English pig industry has sent an unequivocal message to Government — keep out of decisions about how the pig levy is spent. Almost unanimously…
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Farmers need to look at efficiencies to combat price troubles, according to senior figures
Teamwork across the supply chain will help beef and sheep producers drive efficiencies and future-proof their businesses, according to senior figures…
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Nursery proves its worth
In 12 months a purpose-built piglet nursery on a Suffolk farm has saved enough piglets to improve returns by over £79,000. When Rattlerow Farms…
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China’s incredible shrinking hog herd
The astonishing drop of the Chinese hog and sow herd will impact the entire global pork market in the remainder of 2015 and into 2016. For 2015…
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Hysolv to distribute leading swine flu vaccine
Hysolv Animal Health has been appointed exclusive distributors for the market-leading swine flu vaccine, Respiporc Flu 3, in the United Kingdom and…
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Rising supplies and Russian ban causing low EU pig prices
After a brief recovery through June, pig prices have fallen again and are now over 30 pence a kilo, or 20 per cent, below where they were this time…
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Sixth rare breeds show and sale in Shrewsbury declared a success
Auctioneers Halls were delighted with the attendance at the sixth Traditional Native and Rare Breeds Show and Sale held at Shrewsbury Auction Centre…
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Hydor pioneer celebrates 50 years
Hydor’s stalwart, Dennis Farr is celebrating 50 years service with the company this year and his colleagues are paying tribute to an impressive and…
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Plans submitted for UK's largest pig farm
In the UK, plans have been submitted to build the UK’s largest pig farm which has the potential to house 30,000 pigs. The proposed new plant at…
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Quality Equipment celebrates 50th anniversary
A home-made welding machine led to the development of one of Britain’s largest and most successful pig equipment companies which celebrates its 50th…
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