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Pig prices reach new record high as SPP bounces back after fall
Pig prices have reached a new record high, with the SPP gaining 1.65p to edge closer to 202p per kilo. After a surprise fall for the previous week…
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African swine fever in UK would 'devastate' pig sector, Red Tractor warns
The UK would be 'devastated' if African swine fever (ASF) were to reach its shores, Red Tractor has warned, with farmers being told to follow good…
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Animal feed production in GB sinks to six year low
Animal feed production sunk to a six-year low from July to November 2022, with new analysis predicting it will continue to decline this season. Total…
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Five cases of seneca valley virus confirmed in pigs
The five cases of vesicular disease in pigs identified on farms in England last year were seneca valley virus (SVV), Defra has confirmed. Cases of…
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Pig prices reached record high in last week of 2022
Pig prices reached a record high in the last week of 2022, rising to over 201p per kg, as the industry sees 'slightly more optimism' for the year…
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UK pig sector seeks clarity on regionalisation in ASF outbreak
The UK pig sector is seeking clarity on whether the regionalisation approach in the EU would apply to pork exports in the event of an African swine…
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Pig sector concern as retailer support for UK pork falls
The pig sector has responded with concern following a reduction in the proportion of British products on display across the big retailers. The…
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UK pig breeding herd sees sharp decline as challenges continue
The UK pig breeding herd has seen a sharp decline as producers in the sector continue to be severely challenged, new figures published by Defra show…
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Rising feed prices account for over 80% of costs on pig units
Surging feed prices now account for over 80 percent of costs for pig farmers, as high prices continue to leave margins tight. Although cash flow…
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Calls for UK pig farmers to have access to alternative feed 'PAP'
UK pig producers should be given the same opportunity as their EU counterparts to use Processed Animal Protein (PAP) as a sustainable feed…
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