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Pig prices drop back as market stability continues
The pig price has been remarkably stable of late and this continued during the week ended 30 March, as the EU-spec SPP dropped back by 0.22p to stand…
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Pig market shows signs of seasonal uplift after downward pressure
The GB pig market is showing some early signs of seasonal uplift following downward pressure at the start of this year, new analysis shows. The GB…
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Pig producers must consider 'very real threat' of African swine fever
Pig producers have been warned to consider the 'very real threat' of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK as the virus continues to spread in Europe…
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UK pig slaughter numbers plummet to lowest level since 2010
Weekly pig slaughtering numbers appear to be at the lowest level outside of Christmas and New Year since April 2010, figures suggest. Estimated GB…
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Defra looks at greater use of electronic tags for pig identification
The government has promised to work with the pig industry on any future changes to pig identification, including the possible greater use of…
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Over 1,000 pigs killed in major farm fire in Northern Ireland
Over 1,000 pigs have been killed in a fire at a farmyard building in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Crews were called to the farm, located on the Gorey…
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Pig sector raises concerns with plans to change food labelling rules
The pig sector has raised concerns with Defra's plans for changes to food labelling regulations as they could have 'significant implications' for the…
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England's pig herd fell by 10 percent last year, Defra says
The overall pig herd in England fell by 10 percent in 2023, following the huge contraction of the breeding herd in 2022, figures show. Defra’s…
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Surge in UK lamb exports but big falls for beef and pork
A global demand for lamb helped drive UK red meat exports last year, achieving a similar level in value to the record levels seen in 2022, but beef…
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Pig sector calls for fairness in supply chain and protection of UK borders
The pig sector has called on all parties to act to deliver fairness in the supply chain and to protect borders from diseases like African swine fever…
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