‘Landmark ruling’ for farming as complaints over healthy eating campaign dismissed

Complaints about the AHDB’s ‘We Eat Balanced’ advertising campaign have not been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Aldi Scotland bolsters commitment to Scottish pork industry

Aldi Scotland is the first retailer to stock Scottish Outdoor Bred Pork Sausages as part of its ongoing commitment to animal welfare standards.  

Latest figures show cattle prices rising, but a big fall for finished lambs

The latest reporting figures from AHDB are showing a mixed picture across livestock, with cattle on the rise, pigs remaining stable, and sheep taking a decline.

Lifecycle analytics: Turning efficiency values into real-time rewards

Herd recording and pig business analysis is changing – and it must if the sector is to achieve key targets to improve efficiency, reduce waste and meet carbon neutral objectives.
Jane Jordan writes.

Update to zinc-free diet research

Continued diet research in preparation for next year’s zinc ban has resulted in a piglet nutrition programme being extensively tested under commercial conditions by Primary Diets.

Pig sector “edging closer to a major crisis”

National Pig Association chief executive Zoe Davies has warned that farms will see serious problems in “a matter of weeks” if the government does not act to address staff shortages.

ASF confirmed in domestic pigs in Germany for the first time

Two farms in the Brandenburg region in east Germany, close to the Polish border, have been affected by the outbreak.

Winner of this year’s British Charcuterie Live Awards named

The British Charcuterie Live Awards, first launched in 2018, are national, annual and independent. They were created to promote quality, variety and understanding of British Charcuterie.

Crate ban by 2027 “unrealistic” warns NPA

The European Commission is currently assessing the feasibility of a ban on cages in farming, including farrowing crates, by 2027.

New UK reference farm puts focus on grower and finisher pigs

Cargill has introduced a new reference farm in the UK to carry out research projects on grower and finisher pigs.

Heat stress in pigs: how big of an issue will it be this year?

Although we’ve only just started to see the sun, heat stress can prove a problem even when the sun is not out. Lallemand’s Hannah Elliott explains the risk factors, signs and how to minimise the impact through nutritional management.

Pig producers urged to check ventilation systems as temperatures rise

With temperature and humidity levels creeping up, it is crucial for pig producers to make sure ventilation is in good working order to prevent heat stress.

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