Content related to the sectors: pork

13 July 2021

2020: A mixed year for global pork prices. What next?

Global pork prices were volatile throughout 2020, following from some exceptionally high levels achieved at the end of 2019.

8 April 2021

People planning: A strategy for success

Webinar: Explore the critical roles, skills and attributes you want to have on your farm

13 July 2021

UK pig herd holds steady in December

According to Defra, UK pig numbers totalled 4.8 million head on the 1 December. This is relatively steady on year earlier levels, increasing by just 0.3% (17,000 head).

13 July 2021

US pig herd numbers fall again in March

The latest USDA figures show a second quarterly contraction in the US pig herd. As at 1 March 2021, the US national pig herd totalled 74.8 million head, this was 3% reduction since December 2020 and a 2% reduction compared to the same month last year.

13 July 2021

Another boost for the SPP

The EU-spec SPP rose noticeably in the week ending 3 April 2021, gaining 1.18p to average 141.74p/kg.

17 September 2025

BLOG: The world of pork exports during a global pandemic

In his blog, Jonathan Eckley, Head of Asia Pacific, explains how the export market has remained key during the pandemic.

14 February 2025

BLOG: Ten top tips to reduce the impact of wetter winters on outdoor pig paddocks

In his blog, Andrew Palmer, provides some useful tips for mitigating issues associated with our increasingly wetter winters, such as surface run-off.

13 July 2021

EU pig prices rise sharply

Pig prices in the EU have risen sharply over the past few weeks, following a period of relative stability.

1 April 2021

Small-scale producers National Meeting - 10 March 2021

This first Small Scale Producer meeting of the year includes an update from the BPA on their latest conservation work. Head of AHDB Pork Knowledge Exchange, Jen Waters, also provides an overview of the AHDB tools and services available to you.

13 July 2021

ASF hinders Chinese pig herd recovery

Recovery in the Chinese pig herd appears to have temporarily stalled.

13 July 2021

GB pig prices pick up

The EU-spec SPP saw its largest rise this year in the week ending 27 March, increasing by 0.96p to 140.56p/kg.

13 July 2021

EU pig production lifts in 2020

According to data from Eurostat, the EU-27 produced 2.01 million tonnes of pig meat in December.