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High-tech 3D camera could help farmers spot tail biting in pigs
A high-tech system involving 3D cameras could help UK farmers spot the early warning signs of tail biting in pigs. Tail biting is a health and…
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New traceability system does not mean individual EID for pigs
The UK's leading pig association has reassured producers that the introduction of a new traceability system for livestock will not mean a move to…
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EU pig industry may benefit from US-China trade dispute
The EU pig industry may benefit from the looming trade war between the United States and China, according to AHDB Pork. In March, the US announced…
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Farming industry’s labour concerns shared across whole economy, report shows
The agricultural industry’s concerns over the Government’s post-Brexit immigration policy are shared across the national economy, according to a…
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Electrical fault thought to be cause of farm fire that killed 246 pigs
A fire that ripped through a North Yorkshire farm killing over two-hundred pigs on the weekend is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault…
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Denmark to build wall on German border to keep pig disease out
Denmark will construct a 43.5 mile wall on its German border to keep out wild boars that can carry the deadly disease African swine fewer. The…
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New environmental permit charges will add 'unjustified costs' for pig farmers
New environmental permit charges published by the Environment Agency will add "unjustified costs" to pig farming businesses, the industry has warned…
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Co-op bolsters welfare credentials by committing to 100 percent outdoor bred pork
The Co-op has announced it will sell all of its own-brand fresh pork from 100 percent outdoor pigs reared on RSPCA Assured farms. From July, the…
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Pig industry's ability to attract labour 'continues to deteriorate slowly'
Brexit has "exacerbated an already deteriorating situation" regarding the ability of the pig industry to attract labour. The National Pig Association…
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Farmer's daughter slams 'heart-breaking' attacks on industry
Farmer's daughter and blog writer Heather Mackie has spoken at how "heart-breaking" it is to see vegan activists attack the farming industry without…
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