Pig

The impact of the pig crisis is continuing to be felt

A change in farming system has streamlined the farming business for the Griffiths family, allowing them to place a greater emphasis on efficient forage production and utilisation. Ellie Layton reports.

With the sector recovering following two and a half years of crisis, Cedric Porter takes a look at the prospects in the pig sector.

The EU-spec SPP gained 0.09p/kg to reach 224.98p/kg during the week ended July 22

The standard pig price has fallen back after a significant rise the previous week

The Hughes family are among those heading to the Royal Welsh Show to compete with cattle in the pedigree and commercial classes. Ellie Layton reports

The first of two Down to Earth events, organised by RABDF, took place in Somerset, with speakers and exhibitors focusing on all things regenerative farming. Ellie Layton reports. 

Dr Davies was granted the honour in recognition of her services to the pig industry

The UK pig industry has already surpassed the 30 per cent reduction target in total antibiotic use set by the RUMA Targets Task Force between 2020 and 2024