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Pig sector unites to keep African swine fever out of Britain
British pig producers are on red alert as a new cross-sector campaign has launched to keep the devastating African swine fever (ASF) out of the…
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Supermarkets keep faith with British pork, survey shows
Home-grown pork continues to dominate supermarket shelves, with new 'Porkwatch' figures showing 87% of fresh pork sold by major UK retailers in July…
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‘Wholly unacceptable’: Pig industry chiefs condemn abuse at Lincs farm
Undercover footage showing pigs being beaten and mistreated on a Lincolnshire farm has sparked outrage across Britain’s pork industry. The National…
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Pig farm profits climb as feed costs fall in Q2 2025
Pig farm net margins surged to over £8 per head in the second quarter of 2025, driven by a drop in feed costs and a steady rise in pig prices…
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New pig contract rules set to shake up supply chain
New regulations designed to bring greater fairness and transparency to pig farming contracts are set to come into force across England. The Fair…
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Meat industry warns new visa rules threatens labour supply
The British meat processing sector and farming community have voiced serious concerns over recent changes to the UK’s Skilled Worker visa scheme…
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UK farmers land lucrative pork deal as Mexico opens its doors
British pork is heading to Mexican plates in a £19 million export breakthrough, as UK farmers secure access to one of the world’s fastest-growing…
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Environment Agency sounds alarm over winter slurry shortfalls
Farmers are being urged to act now to avoid a winter slurry crisis, as the Environment Agency warns of worsening weather extremes and storage…
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Red Tractor backs outdoor pig farming overhaul after industry push
Red Tractor has confirmed it will press ahead with new outdoor-focused modules for pig production, following resounding support from across the…
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UK dangerously exposed to animal disease threats, MPs warned
The UK remains dangerously exposed to devastating animal diseases due to failing border controls and insufficient government preparedness, the…
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