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UK pig prices continue to head in upward direction to new record
UK pig prices continue to head in an upward direction to a new record, amid tight supplies and strong EU prices. The EU-spec SPP increased by a…
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Biological controls halve Welsh pig unit's nuisance fly numbers
Infestations of nuisance and biting flies at a Welsh pig unit have halved since beneficial insects were introduced as a method to control the fly…
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US trade mission to boost UK red meat exports hailed 'a success'
A mission by UK red meat exports to boost sales of lamb and beef in the all important US market has been hailed 'a success'. The mission was centred…
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UK pig prices show no signs of slowing as supplies remain tight
UK pig prices show no sign of slowing down as they continue to be driven higher by a combination of tighter domestic supplies and record prices…
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AHDB's Pig Health Scheme to end in May
AHDB's Pig Health Scheme (PHS) will come to an end in May as the organisation anticipates a reduction in the pork levy income. The pig sector scheme…
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England loses one-fifth of breeding pig herd amid financial losses
England has lost one-fifth of its female breeding pig herd following two years of heavy financial losses, according to new figures by Defra. The…
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Pilgrim’s UK unveils £1.8m investment in Cornish pork processing site
Pilgrim’s UK, one of the UK's largest pig producers, has announced new investment worth £1.8 million in its Cornish processing site. The investment…
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Farmer banned from keeping animals after admitting illegal pig slaughter
A farmer has been given a five-month suspended prison sentence and banned for 10 years from keeping or caring for farmed animals after he was…
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Pig producers continuing to lose £17 per pig, figures show
Pig producers are continuing to lose £17 per pig slaughtered as the sector continues to see drastic increases in feed, energy and fuel prices. Pig…
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New Forest Pannage Ham awarded UK Geographical Indication status
New Forest Pannage Ham has been awarded the UK Geographical Indication status, with the product now carrying the same protection as Melton Mowbray…
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