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Meat Hygiene Service stike may hit livestock farms
Livestock farmers have been warned there could be disruption next week as Meat Hygiene Service staff belonging to UNISON have given notice of a three…
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Fire threatens Belfast pig farm
The fire service are bringing a scrub fire on Belfast Road under control. It is not clear how the fire began but two properties are said to be under…
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Salmonella excuses delay planning application
A farming family from Berwick has finally won the go-ahead for a free range egg unit following a bitter eight month planning battle. Jonathan Watson…
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British Pig Association to show pedigree pigs and stage National Sausage Competition at Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair 2008
It looks just like a sheep with its thick, hairy coat, but in fact it is a pig. This is the Mangalitza and two are being brought to the Royal…
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Reception for Chinese delegation
A top level Chinese delegation will be attending a reception, sponsored by BPEX, at the world’s biggest specialised livestock event. Eurotier takes…
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Credit crunch sees Bath chaps, ox cheek and pigs trotters return
These cheap cuts of meat used to be a regular staple in butchers"e; windows but have not been sold in quantity since rationing ended in the…
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Helen Browning expansion at Tesco
The Helen Browning Organic Meat business is on the verge of a major expansion with Tesco, with new branded product listings and the launch of its new…
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Targeting pork quality
Excellent pork eating quality is one of the main drivers for consumers and a consistently high quality product is essential to keep them coming back…
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Subsidy to increase pork weight in Philippines
The government of the Philippines has introduced a subsidy to farmers, in order to encourage them to fatten pigs to a heavier weight per carcass by…
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China deal on pigs
The British and Chinese governments have agreed to open the way for exports of pig meat to China. It follows a protocol signed by UK Minister for…
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