Content related to the sectors: pork

20 June 2023

Business models in farming

Wherever you may be in your farming career you could need to consider which business models are the best fit for your requirements.

21 March 2023

Trade deals in discussion

As a result of the UK leaving the EU, the way we trade with other countries and trading blocs has changed. The UK is now in control of its own trade deals, tariffs, and future opportunities in trade.

5 November 2025

Food security

Levy payers should be mindful of the risks that could affect their businesses and how they can continue to produce food sustainably and build the UK’s food security.

31 July 2025

Devolved nations policy

UK agricultural policy is devolved, and the four nations set their own policy schemes. England, Scotland, and Wales have created and are implementing new agricultural policies.

3 May 2024

Landscape Recovery

The Landscape Recovery scheme supports long-term, large-scale projects aiming to improve habitats, biodiversity, water quality and net zero.

21 March 2023

Countryside Stewardship

Countryside Stewardship capital grants are available now, and you can apply at any time of the year.

20 March 2024

Environmental Land Management Schemes

We present an overview of government schemes that aim to benefit the environment, to help you find what’s right for your farm.

16 July 2026

Tests and indicators of soil health

Soil assessment methods cover physical, chemical and/or biological indicators.

14 March 2023

The Albrecht system for soil nutrient testing

Find out about the Albrecht soil test.

14 March 2023

The effect of organic material additions on soil microbial diversity

Find out how DNA analysis was used to test the effect of organic material additions on soil microbial diversity.

26 January 2026

Assessing soil health at Balbirnie Home Farms

Case study to show assessment of biological indicators of soil health at Balbirnie Home Farms.

12 June 2026

How to measure soil respiration and interpret results

Find out how soil respiration can be tested in-field or by laboratory analysis.