While there has been 'a significant reduction in people keeping all pigs', some farmers and smallholders are producing high-welfare, delicious pork meat with a very appealing narrative
Nigel Bennet, of Roam Technology, writes to urge pig producers to complete a short survey on how the ban on zinc oxide is affecting piglet health and performance across the UK
There was some hot competition across the livestock sections at this year’s Balmoral Show as the sun shone over the showrings
Supermarkets, politicians and industry leaders have all had their say on the US/UK trade deal signed on May 8, but will the impact reach your farm gate?
Technology developed by the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute has led to resistance in pigs against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)
As African swine fever (ASF) continues its slow spread across Europe, UK pig producers are being encouraged to stay vigilant and tighten biosecurity
The proposed system includes two new voluntary tiers, each with its own dedicated logo
BVA report says almost 75% of vets raised concerns about sow safety in latest study
Tom Youngs now farms in partnership with his cousin, George, and shares his passion for championing the agricultural industry, saying 'farmers just want to produce good food, look after the land, and look after wildlife'
Livestock barns of the future may well become government regulated to include some form of technology capable of reducing emissions