Pig

The spread of African swine fever (ASF) into a new area of Europe has sparked fresh calls from NFU Scotland for proper border checks on imported pigmeat to be introduced.

The standard pig price (SPP) has continued to rise with prices up 0.78p/kg in the week ending May 28 to a record 176.73p/kg, but it remains a long way short of soaring costs of production

Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Sheila Voas has written to all pig keepers imploring them to take every step to keep African Swine Fever out of the country

Irish pig farmers are facing unprecedented pressure as the industry continues to financially haemorrhage 55 euros (£46) on every pig sold.

An end to supply issues, fair prices and increased market demand were needed to get the pig industry back into a healthy position, according to Karro Food Group chief executive Steve Ellis.

It follows an appeal by the National Pig Association (NPA) for the retailer to do more to support the pig industry

Exhibitors and visitors alike were pleased to be attending the first Nottinghamshire Show since 2019. Angela Calvert and Katie Fallon report.

National Pig Association chief executive Dr Zoe Davies has announced she will be leaving the organisation after 14 years of service.

Scotlands pig sector remains on the brink of collapse with solutions needed to turn the sector around, NFU Scotlands pig working group chair Jamie Wyllie has said.

Scotland’s pig sector remains ‘on the brink of collapse’ with solutions needed to turn the sector around, NFU Scotland’s pig working group chair Jamie Wyllie has said.