Content related to the sectors: pork

7 September 2023

England pig population: lowest in over a decade

In the latest Defra release the total pig population in England at 01 June recorded the lowest number for 12 years.

21 September 2023

Primary pork prices remain favourable despite being knocked off top red meat spot

As of July, primary pork is no longer the best performing red meat, as consumers trade down to favour more affordable options in an attempt to save money

8 September 2023

Advanced stockperson workshops return to help pig industry

A programme of advanced workshops for pig workers is returning after a four-year break to address the growing challenges and responsibilities in the pork industry.

19 August 2024

AHDB sponsors Nuffield Farming ‘Super Conference’ in Devon

AHDB is proud to be the main sponsor of this year’s Nuffield Farming ‘Super Conference’.

31 August 2023

EU PiG Webinar: the impact and legacy of the programme

The EU Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) helped pig producers across Europe find and share tried-and-tested best practice with fellow producers.

2 April 2026

EU PiG – Heart Pig

Producer Niels Aage Arve receives a price premium by marketing his pork under the ‘Heart Pig’ welfare brand.

2 April 2026

EU PiG – Routine weighing for accurate feeding

Farmer Aage Lauritzen of Denmark has achieved a 5% increase in daily live weight gain and reduced total production costs, since investing in a weighing system to record growing and fattening pigs’ live weight on a weekly basis.

2 April 2026

EU PiG – Daily manure removal to reduce emissions

Using a daily manure removal system has improved pig health and growth rates, while reducing ammonia emissions for De Hoeve Innovatie’s rearing and finishing business.

24 April 2026

EU PiG – Improving young sow retention

Farrow-to-finish producer David Goodier has reduced production costs per piglet by 4.9% through a system which monitors gilts at strategic points during their first cycle.

2 April 2026

EU PiG – Clean and accessible water

Improved pig health and productivity, along with lower antibiotic consumption and costs, are the results of using a water purification system and ensuring adequate access to water.

24 April 2026

EU PiG – From pig data to big data

Danish producer Stovgaard is using a data monitoring system to record real time biological data, including water and feed intake and weights.

2 April 2026

EU PiG – Reducing pig mortality through a high standard of care

Dutch producer, Theo Vernooij, is reducing piglet mortality through a system that focuses on a high standard of care throughout his breeding herd.