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Big reduction takes pig prices below £2 per kg mark
The EU-spec GB SPP recorded its biggest drop since early September to drop below £2/kg for the first time in nearly three months. The average price…
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Scotland to 'miss out on' native breed benefits, campaigners warn
Scotland is on course to miss out on the full potential of native livestock breeds due to omissions in the proposals for the new Agriculture Bill…
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Pilgrim's UK to produce 4 million pork products as demand surges
Pilgrim’s UK has announced it will produce over four million pork products in the run up to Christmas to keep up with a surge in consumer demand…
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NI pig sector welcomes new £1.6 million support package
The Northern Irish pig sector has welcomed a new £1.6 million support package for farmers reeling from the effects of surging input costs. The…
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Costs for UK indoor pigs increased 20% in 2021, report says
Costs for UK indoor pigs increased 20% to £1.79 per kg last year, according to a report examining the cost of pig meat production in 17 countries…
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Dr Zoe Davies hailed for 'invaluable contribution' to UK pig sector
Dr Zoe Davies, former chief executive of the National Pig Association (NPA), has been awarded the David Black Award in recognition of her…
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UK pork producers 'getting closer' to Vietnamese market sccess
UK pork producers are 'getting closer' to gaining access to the Vietnamese market, which is estimated to be worth £4m to the sector over the first…
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Annual State of the Global Farmer Survey now taking submissions
AgriWebb's annual State of the Global Farmer survey is now live and taking submissions from livestock farmers around the world. The 2023 survey looks…
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Producers see losses increase to £26-£28 per pig, estimates show
Producers are losing £26-28 per pig slaughtered as the sector continues to see drastic increases in feed, energy and fuel prices. As a result, the…
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AHDB publishes five-year plans for how levy will be invested
Plans for AHDB's Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sectors have been published as part of a pledge to outline how the levy will be…
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