Pork

13 August 2018

Large roundworms (Ascaris suum) are endoparasites which cause milk spot liver and are the most prevalent of worms affecting pig productivity

9 January 2025

With potentially increasing feed costs, it may become more profitable to finish pigs at a lower slaughter weight. Use this information to find out how to go about this.

23 October 2026

The GB fertiliser price series aims to increase transparency in the market and help levy payers understand price trends for a key input. The prices cover the most commonly used products: ammonium nitrate (UK produced and imported), liquid nitrogen (UAN), granular urea, potash and phosphates.

22 August 2024

Find out how alternative feeds, such as root and forage crops and some food industry co-products, can be incorporated into pig diets.

19 March 2025

Use this information to improve, or start, recording feed conversion ratios in all stages of production to help with decision-making.

14 February 2025

Feed is the largest cost of production for the pig industry, making up around 60 per cent of total costs. Effective savings in this area can help mitigate price volatility.

11 September 2026

Manage the impact of dry weather and agricultural drought

16 August 2019

Report on the topic of the growth of vegans, flexitarians and plant-based food.

29 November 2019

19 April 2023

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29 November 2019

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