Content related to the sectors: pork

8 March 2024

The lockdown exit plan and what it means for foodservice

What does our new recovery plan mean for foodservice, and how soon can we expect to be back to normal?

3 August 2020

Protecting your outdoor pig unit from predators

Guidance on reducing the risk of piglet losses to predators such as badgers and foxes.

3 August 2020

Strawing up and preventing draughts

Help prevent pig mortality in outdoor systems by strawing up farrowing arcs correctly.

9 June 2021

Outdated ammonia emissions factors set to be revised

To redress outdated figures, we have a large project underway to measure the ammonia emissions from different pig buildings in the UK

13 July 2021

Higher slaughter supports UK pig meat production in April

An uplift in slaughter levels supported UK pig meat production in April.

13 July 2021

The pig meat market remains difficult in Europe

Despite some easing of lockdown measures within Europe over the past few weeks, the market for slaughter pigs has still become increasingly challenging.

13 July 2021

Strong North American pork exports in Q1

The US and Canada posted impressive export performances in the first quarter of the year, with increases in both volumes and prices.

13 July 2021

GB finished pig prices move up

GB finsihed pig prices moved up in the week ending 9 May.

30 January 2024

How has COVID-19 affected input prices?

We take a look at how COVID-19 has affected key input markets.

13 July 2021

Rise in GB pig feed production

GB pig feed production in Q1 2020 rose by 6% year-on-year to 498,800 tonnes.

5 March 2025

Coronavirus: dealing with staffing issues

How to keep your employees health and motivated during the coronavirus period.

3 August 2020

How to manage the farrowing arc or hut

This information considers design, paddock layout and preparations to make during the farrowing period.