Content related to the sectors: pork

17 February 2025

Which pig herd management software should I use?

Learn about some of the best suppliers of pig herd management software and understand how you can benefit from managing your pig herd more efficiently and effectively.

9 December 2021

GrowSave – an energy efficiency platform

The GrowSave project has previously been focused solely on horticulture - protected edible, protected ornamentals, and soft fruit crops - but as energy saving and management is clearly critical across wider AHDB sectors the project has now been expanded into the Cereals, Dairy, Pork and Potato sectors.

29 November 2024

Soil microorganisms – fungi and bacteria

Soil microorganisms play a central role in driving soil processes.

29 November 2024

Nematodes as biological indicators of soil health

Nematodes are commonly used as biological indicators.

21 November 2023

Soil microfauna – nematodes

Nematodes are a diverse group, including plant parasites and predators that feed on bacteria, fungi or other nematodes.

2 October 2026

Trade and policy

Trade and policy: food, farming and agriculture

21 November 2023

Soil macrofauna – earthworms

Earthworms incorporate organic material into the soil and provide channels for root growth.

21 November 2023

Soil organisms stabilise soil structure

Soil organisms help bind soil into stable aggregates.

21 November 2023

The soil food web and nutrient cycling

Soils contain a very high diversity of organisms. These soil organisms interact with one another and the chemical and physical properties of the soil to drive soil processes.