Content related to the sectors: pork

13 July 2021

Average farm business income expected to fall notably for specialist pig farms

According to the latest Defra forecast, average farm business incomes of specialist pig farms in England are expected to fall 87% (-£32,700) in 2020/21.

22 April 2021

Making the most of vaccines

During this webinar we heard from a number of well-known pharmaceutical companies who took attendees through vaccine development, administration, usage and more.

13 July 2021

Feed conversion ratio for GB rearing herd improved in 2020

The latest figures from Agrosoft for the 12 months ended December 2020 show some improvements in GB rearing herd performance.

13 July 2021

Chinese pork prices weaker

Chinese wholesale pork prices have continued to weaken in recent months, reaching 31.55 RMB (around £3.50/kg) on 19 April.

26 April 2024

USDA forecasts higher global beef and pork production in 2021

The USDA forecasts both beef and pork production to rise in 2021, while trade will be mixed and largely influenced by Chinese ASF recovery.

13 July 2021

GB pig prices up again

GB finished pig prices rose again in the week ending 17 April.

13 July 2021

EU pig meat production forecast to grow more slowly in 2021

EU pig meat production is forecast to increase by only 0.7% in 2021

3 December 2024

Boost in trust in pig farming in 2020

Covid-19 has been a challenge all round. However, it has also given the supply chain an opportunity to demonstrate where they are supporting consumers and to build trust.

13 July 2021

UK pork production growth accelerates

UK pig meat production was exceptionally strong in March, with output reaching 97,900 tonnes during the month.

13 July 2021

UK pig meat exports increase again in February

UK exports of pig meat products returned to growth in February

15 April 2021

AHDB strategy Town Hall discussion – Pork sector

An open discussion about the future direction of Pork at AHDB, giving people the chance to have their say on our new five-year strategy.

13 July 2021

SPP continues steady growth, whilst APP is more stable

In the week ending 10 April, the EU-spec SPP gained on the previous week by 0.77p, to average 142.51p/kg.