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WEBPig farm input costs have increased by 54% since 2019, more than in any other sector, with feed prices being the main driver behind the increase. Farm input costs have risen by an average 44% across the farming sectors since 2019, according to research carried out by AHDB. The research…. Pig World is also the official magazine of the National ...
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GB pig prices for week ending September 28, 2024 - Pig World
WEBOct 2, 2024 — Weekly pig prices and slaughter data for Great Britain. The EU-spec SPP dropped back again during the week ended September 28, losing 0.33p to stand at 208.64p/kg. It is the third consecutive small reverse for the SPP, which has now lost 1.44p over the past five weeks to dip below 209p/kg for the first time since February 2023, and more than 4p ...
Staying a step ahead of PCV2 to avoid its hidden costs
WEB2 days ago — A report by Alarcon P, Rushton J and Wieland B (2013) showed PMWS and subclinical PCV2 infection in England cost up to £8.10 per marketable pig. Drawing together technical veterinary knowledge from across the pig industry, Zoetis hosts an annual two-day CPD event for younger pig vets, particularly those new to the industry.
Lincolnshire outdoor producer wins Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of …
WEB2 days ago — Lincolnshire producer James Ross has won the 2024 Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year award, with the judges describing him as a ‘shining example of the attitude and passion needed to ensure the longevity of the British pig industry’. James, who received his award the Farmers Weekly awards in London last week, is farm manager of a …
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WEBApril 9, 2024. The April 2024 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments: 1 2 3 … 8. Looking for Magazines news? Pig World provides news, comment and analysis, as well as prices and market information from …
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WEBApr 30, 2024 — Pig World is a monthly magazine for the UK’s pig industry. Affiliated to the National Pig Association (NPA), Pig World provides news, comment and analysis, as well as prices and market information from both home and abroad. Practical advice for maintaining a successful business as well as features on …
UK pig meat production at highest level in over 20 years
WEBJan 13, 2022 — Production of pig meat in the UK was 1.02 million tonnes in 2021, according to data released by Defra, marking the highest production level since 1999. Despite the problems the sector has been facing, production rose by 4% on 2020, and 11.1 million clean pigs were slaughtered in 2021, 2% more than in the previous year.
RBST Watchlist highlights worrying decline in our native pig breeds
WEBApr 17, 2024 — Seven of the UK’s 11 native pig breeds – Berkshire (pictured above), British Landrace, British Lop, Large Black, Large White, Middle White and Tamworth – remain in the highest risk Priority category, with most of the rare pig breeds now showing a sustained downward trend in total sow numbers.The number of Berkshire pig sows has fallen from 363 in 2021 to 288 in 2023, while Tamworth pig ...
2022 National Pig Awards - the winners announced! - Pig World
WEBNov 22, 2022 — Northern Ireland-based pig business JMW Farms has been named 2022 Pig Producer of the Year at the National Pig Awards. JMW also won the Indoor Pig Producer of the Year at the ceremony, which took place in London on Tuesday night, entertainingly hosted by Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson. The Outdoor Pig Producer of the Year was Norfolk-based ...