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Pork
21 September 2023
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
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.
1 September 2023
AHDB is proud to be the main sponsor of this year’s Nuffield Farming ‘Super Conference’.
31 August 2023
The EU Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) helped pig producers across Europe find and share tried-and-tested best practice with fellow producers.
31 August 2023
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.
31 August 2023
Producer Niels Aage Arve receives a price premium by marketing his pork under the ‘Heart Pig’ welfare brand.
31 August 2023
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.
31 August 2023
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.
31 August 2023
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.
31 August 2023
Danish producer Stovgaard is using a data monitoring system to record real time biological data, including water and feed intake and weights.
31 August 2023
Dutch producer, Theo Vernooij, is reducing piglet mortality through a system that focuses on a high standard of care throughout his breeding herd.
13 November 2023
The calculated carbon footprint (CF) using Rypsiporsas on this farm is lower than that of pigs raised in other parts of Europe with feed containing soybean meal.