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Severn Trent expands free bowser scheme for livestock farms
Livestock farmers facing increasing pressure from dry weather are being offered free water bowsers by Severn Trent to help protect supplies for…
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Britain tightens African swine fever defences to protect £8bn pig sector
Britain is stepping up defences against one of the world’s most damaging livestock diseases amid growing concerns African swine fever could one day…
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Morrisons supplier cuts spark fresh fears for struggling pig sector
Pig farmers supplying Morrisons’ Woodheads abattoir are facing growing uncertainty after the supermarket moved to cut suppliers amid deepening…
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Pig backlog deepens as producers battle falling prices and rising costs
Britain’s pig sector is under growing strain as processor breakdowns, weak demand and rising costs leave pigs backed up on farms and prices sliding…
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Scientists develop promising vaccine system targeting pig coronaviruses
Scientists say a new vaccine platform could help protect pigs against multiple coronaviruses while also supporting efforts to prevent future…
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Pig sector warns EU reset could weaken UK biosecurity defences
Fresh warnings over illegal meat imports have intensified pressure on the government to avoid weakening UK border controls in any post-Brexit reset…
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UK pig sector unveils plan to drive environmental progress
The British pork sector has set out a new plan to cut its environmental impact, with a roadmap aimed at driving more sustainable production across…
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Pig sector hits back at 'misleading' ammonia map claims
The pig sector has hit back at claims linking large-scale farming to ammonia pollution, following the release of a contentious new emissions map by…
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Livestock market turnover smashes £3bn as demand drives record prices
Livestock market turnover has topped £3bn for the first time, as throughput rose despite a shrinking national herd and flock — underlining the…
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UK red meat exports hit record £2bn as global trade push ramps up
British red meat exports have hit a record £2 billion, up 12% year-on-year, prompting a fresh push to unlock new global markets. The surge, confirmed…
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