Content related to the sectors: pork

12 December 2024

Planning for retirement

It is never too soon to plan for retirement. Whether you are thinking of retiring soon or not for many years it is worth reviewing your costs and income streams to understand how much you need and how much you can afford.

29 March 2023

What happens if?

Thinking about negative life events can feel unpleasant but, unfortunately, they are a fact of life. Having a plan of action for if or when these occurrences arise is essential to minimise the impact on yourself and your business.

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.

22 March 2023

SmartPork Monitor Farm: the results are in

Results for our SmartPork Monitor Farm programme which introduced Lean management techniques to improve how people work on farm, encourage business improvements, eliminate waste and make cost savings, are in.

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.

21 March 2023

First-hand insight into pig farming around the world

International pig clubs provide opportunity to learn how the rest of the world produces pigs

21 March 2023

Blog: Environment-friendly diets must be good for people too

The importance of animal-based foods including in a healthy and sustainable diet.