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'Major win' for UK pig farmers as EU drops plan for drastic copper reductions
The European Commission has dropped plans for a drastic reduction in permitted copper levels in piglet feed, with the UK pig industry calling it a…
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'Vast difference' between Sainsbury's and Asda sourcing policy, farmers say
Latest shelf watch figures have highlighted the "vast difference" in Sainsbury's and Asda's approach to sourcing British pork. It follows news of a…
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Farmers support lifting ban on feeding pigs with leftovers, research shows
New research has shown that over 75% of pig farmers and agricultural professionals support overturning the current ban on feeding leftovers to pigs…
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UK pig industry highlights concerns as Hungary detects ASF for first time
African swine fever (ASF) has been reported in wild boar in Hungary for the first time, raising concerns over the vast distances the deadly pig virus…
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Survey shows pig and poultry farmers look forward to future with positivity
Pig and poultry producers are looking forward to a bright couple of years ahead according to a new survey taken by 100 farmers. Canvassing the…
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EU calls new trade agreement with Mexico 'very positive' for farmers
The European Union and Mexico have reached a new agreement on trade that has been described as a "very positive" step for the EU's agri-food sector…
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Countryfile director highlights disconnect between farmers and media
There is a "real disconnect" between the farming industry and the media and both sides are to blame, according to a Countryfile director. BBC…
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British rare breed pigs and cattle at risk of being 'lost forever'
A report has been released that sets out current state of the UK’s rarest breeds at risk of extinction, which includes Vaynol cows and British Lop…
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EU pig producers 'well-placed to compete' following US-China trade dispute
European Union pig producers will be "well-placed to compete" if the US finds it harder to sell pork to China following an escalating trade dispute…
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Advertising Standards reject vegan complaint directed at pork advert
A complaint from vegan group Viva! on the AHDB Pork Midweek Meals campaign has not been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority. The claim that…
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