Farmers still cautious as pig numbers drop

The impact of the pig crisis is continuing to be felt

clock • 2 min read
Farmers still cautious as pig numbers drop

Pig numbers in England have fallen to their lowest levels in over a decade as the impact of last year's reduction in breeding sows filtered through the supply chain. Latest Defra livestock population...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Pig

Europe gives some hope for better pig prices
Pig

Europe gives some hope for better pig prices

Pressure remains on pig prices, but there is some hope that tightening European supply could support the British market

clock 27 March 2026 • 2 min read
British pork has a fantastic story to tell, says Sofina Foods ag director
Pig

British pork has a fantastic story to tell, says Sofina Foods ag director

With many challenges hanging over the pig sector in the UK, Alex Black spoke to Sofina Foods' Graham Wilkinson about its new programme to collaborate with farmers

Alex Black
clock 26 March 2026 • 3 min read
Pig margins tighten in quarter four
Pig

Pig margins tighten in quarter four

AHDB estimated the margins per pig dropped in the final quarter of the year despite a fall in the cost of production

Alex Black
clock 07 February 2026 • 1 min read