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UK pig breeding herd hits new low as Defra figures questioned
Fresh Defra figures suggest the UK pig breeding herd has fallen to a new low, raising fresh concerns over the sector’s ability to rebuild after the…
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Pig producers warned of 40-day standstill risk as ASF threat persists
UK pig producers are being warned they could face at least 40 days without pig movements if African swine fever reaches the country, as recent…
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Tight supplies keep livestock prices strong as sector looks to 2026
Tight livestock supplies and competitive prices are creating valuable opportunities for producers as the industry heads into 2026, according to the…
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Cages and crates targeted in sweeping farm welfare reforms
Farmers are being urged to prepare for far-reaching changes to livestock systems as the government sets out what it describes as the biggest overhaul…
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BBC issues correction after viral clip misrepresents UK pig farm sizes
The BBC has issued a formal clarification after a widely shared podcast clip about the size of UK pig farms was found to contain incorrect claims…
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UK government warned over border weakness after Spain's ASF outbreak
The UK government is being urged to tighten its border controls after Spain confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in more than three…
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Red Tractor adds free range and outdoor bred tiers in bid to simplify assurance
Red Tractor has launched two new outdoor pig welfare modules alongside fresh on-pack logos, as the assurance scheme moves to strengthen its position…
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ASF hits Spain after 31 years — fears grow over EU markets and UK borders
Spain has confirmed its first outbreak of African swine fever in more than three decades, a development that raises serious concerns for Europe’s pig…
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BBC pulls podcast clip after pig farming claim sparks complaint
The BBC has taken down a widely viewed podcast clip that wrongly suggested British pig farms now run herds of 100,000 animals, after the National Pig…
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Pig numbers up 13% as Cranswick powers on with £89m investment drive
Cranswick has delivered another strong set of results, reporting sharp increases in profits, revenue and pig numbers during the first half of its…
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