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NPA highlights industry progress on emissions, after ammonia claims by CIWF and Sustain

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (595+ words) The NPA has highlighted progress made by the pig sector in reducing emissions, after Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and Sustain released an interactive "Ammonia Map" they said indicates emissions from "industrial pig and poultry units". The NPA also questioned…...

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Pork Environmental Roadmap to be launched during online seminar

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (245+ words) The Pork Environmental Roadmap, highlighting progress made so far and the challenges ahead for the sector in this crucial area, will be launched during an online event on April 21. Developed by the Pork Environmental Roadmap steering group and facilitated by…...

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Full British Pig and Poultry Fair forum programme confirmed

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (148+ words) The full British Pig and Poultry Fair (BPPF) forum programme has been published on the event's website, featuring some important and useful discussions for visitors. There will be a focus on how the pig sector should the pig sector should…...

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Pork mince defies trend as retail pigmeat sales dip

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (471+ words) The early part of 2026 has seen a return to the gradual downward trend in retail volumes sales of pigmeat products, although the value of pork sales remains higher year on year. However, data from Worldpanel by Numerator UK, summarised by…...

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Comment: Reconnecting with the public " why we need to be bolder

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (787+ words) They love us, they love us not. They love us, they love us not? In March, farming minister Dame Angela Eagle told the Farmers" Guardian that the country"s food security could be improved by increasing the amount of food…...

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What regenerative farming looks like in the pig sector

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (1250+ words) There has been plenty of scientific research and discussion about regenerative agriculture in arable and ruminant farming systems, but relatively little about what integration of regenerative practices looks like in pig and poultry production. Maddie Dedman, sustainability programme manager at…...

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Efficiency at the heart of 2025 Sustainable Farm of the Year

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1702+ words) Achieving true sustainability is a challenge for any business, but the range of ways in which Rattlerow Farms is tackling it is hugely impressive, creating a positive example for others to follow. As one of the largest privately owned and…...

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Steady demand amid limited production growth in the US, Rabobank reports

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (757+ words) US pig prices opened 2026 in a steadier position, following a stronger bout of pricing in mid-2025, Rabobank said. The pork cutout composite price averaged $95. 91 in February, up 2% ($2. 28) on the previous month but down 2% ($1. 82) year-on-year (Yo Y) Markets are supported by steady domestic…...

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BPPF 2026: The communications battle " how should the pig sector tell its story?

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (534+ words) The pig sector is increasingly finding itself under fire in the media as activists look to undermine it. Alongside this, there is, understandably, legitimate increased scrutiny from consumers and the supply chain on how our pork is produced. In many…...

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British Pig & Poultry Fair: Giving producers the confidence to invest

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (808+ words) The pork market has been struggling in recent months, but when things start to look up, producers will need clear guidance from the market and government if they are to have the confidence to invest. Farmers will, hopefully, gain some…...