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Pig industry stalwart receives lifetime achievement award

Pig & Poultry 29/11/2023

Pig industry stalwart Hugh Crabtree has won the 2023 David Black Award for his contribution to the sector over 40 years. Mr Crabtree has dedicated his career to improving the welfare and economic production of the industry. He co-founded Farmex – a market leader in ventilation systems for pig... Read more

Pig levy hike ‘vital’ for producers

Livestock 29/11/2023

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has defended proposals for a 20% hike in the pork levy – arguing that it is vital to deliver value for money to producers. Announced in October, the planned increase would be the first for more than 20 years. It follows a challenging... Read more

Poultry producers pile on pressure for egg sector inquiry

Pig & Poultry 29/11/2023

Farm leaders have called for a poultry meat supply chain inquiry after Defra announced an review aimed at ensuring a fairer market for the egg sector. The NFU said a Defra investigation should also be launched into the broiler sector because poultry producers face similar challenges to egg producers... Read more

Producers make great strides in reducing antibiotics usage

Pig & Poultry 29/11/2023

Pig and poultry producers are at the forefront of efforts to reduce antibiotics in UK livestock production, confirm the latest figures. UK livestock sectors continue to make positive progress towards antibiotic use targets for the years 2021-2024 – with some sectors reaching goals early, according to the RUMA Targets... Read more

‘We will continue to deliver outstanding value for money’

Pig & Poultry 21/08/2023

Farmers face 15% increase in pig subscriptions

Pig and poultry waste to generate clean energy

Pig & Poultry 14/08/2023

Pig slurry and poultry manure could be used to generate clean energy while providing commercial opportunities for farmers, say university researchers.

Hybrid rye delivers benefits for pig and poultry rations

Pig & Poultry 10/08/2023

More pig and poultry producers are showing interest in the benefits of including hybrid rye in feed rations.

Watch out for broiler health during summer months

Pig & Poultry 07/08/2023

A drop in broiler intestinal health among poultry flocks during the summer months is becoming more pronounced, suggests the latest data.

Defra drops ‘flawed’ proposal for animal welfare labelling

Livestock 31/07/2023

Industry leaders have welcomed a Defra decision to drop plans for compulsory animal welfare labels on food items.

Defra rules out making changesto bird flu compensation

Pig & Poultry 30/03/2023

The government has ruled out further changes to bird flu compensation – saying it is important to maintain a level playing field across the poultry sector.