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UK native pig breeds becoming 'increasingly insecure', charity warns
The future of the UK’s iconic native pig breeds is becoming 'increasingly insecure' in the wake of the wider pig industry crisis, campaigners have…
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Pig sector 'alarmed' by government admission on import control lapses
Pig producers have said they are 'alarmed' by the government's own admission that import controls have resulted in meat being sold in UK retailers…
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UK pork exporters gear up for two major Chinese meat trade shows
The Chinese market continues to be a major focus for pork exporters from the UK, with two of the most important meat industry shows taking place over…
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Record pig prices driven by tight supply, analysts say
Record pig prices are being driven by tight supply, analysts say, with the latest GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) reaching a new high of 216.7p/kg…
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UK pig prices reach new high after 13th consecutive weekly rise
UK pig prices have continued to rise to a new all-time record, with strong EU prices also continuing to drive the price to new highs. The EU-spec SPP…
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Disease outbreaks cost British pig industry 'over £850m a year'
Disease outbreaks are costing the British pig industry over £850 million a year, according to new research by the AHDB. Researchers have used…
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New pig sector reform will provide 'fairness and certainty', Defra says
Defra has today announced a new commitment to take action to repair what is widely seen as a broken pork supply chain, amid a warning that pig…
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UK pig prices continue to increase to new all-time record
UK pig prices have continued to increase to a new all-time record, as tight supplies and strong EU prices continue to drive the pig price forward…
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UK pig meat production plummets, Defra figures show
There has been a significant decline in UK pig meat production as the long-anticipated shortage in pig numbers becomes more apparent. New figures…
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African swine fever worry as Hull authorities seize 80kg of illegal meat
Authorities in East Yorkshire have uncovered and seized large volumes of pork products from countries that have reported African swine fever (ASF) in…
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