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Government urged to support struggling farmers
The National Farmers' Union has urged the government and landlords to support struggling farmers who have lost livestock due to the extreme weather…
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Pig farm incomes fall 50% in past year
A new report from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has estimated that pig farm incomes have fallen by around 50%, a third…
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Tests reveal 'pig DNA' in beef products
The Food Standards Agency's UK-wide beef product survey has revealed seven samples containing horse DNA and a further three may contain traces of…
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Can China's poultry move out of pork's shadow?
In China, poultry producers have long lived in the shadow of the pork industry, which remains the meat of choice throughout the nation. Whilst this…
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EU pig welfare rules 'not being enforced' says charity
Compassion in World Farming has investigated 'shocking' lapses in pig welfare reported on Spanish farms still using sow stalls despite their EU wide…
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More robust checks needed for imported meat
A more robust system is needed to ensure imported food meets British standards, according to Agrantec. Following the recent scandals over horsemeat…
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Thompson's tip: Keep an eye on stocking density
Pig finishers should keep an eye on stocking densities, particularly as pigs reach heavier weights, warns Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to…
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Quality Equipment recruits new sales representative
James Romp has joined Suffolk-based Quality Equipment as sales representative for the whole of the UK. Having graduated from Northampton University…
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ACMC pig breeders expands Philippines operation
International pig-breeding company, ACMC, is expanding its Philippines operation with the appointment of a new franchisee breeder on the island of…
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Thompson’s tip: Check the basics to save feed
With the high price of feed focusing attention on feed conversion, ACMC veterinary consultant, Paul Thompson, advises pig producers to check that the…
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