Pig/Poultry
The UK’s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that immediate measures have been introduced...
Agri-Business
The National Pig Association (NPA) is urging those importing live pigs or semen to only source...
Tesco has today (Monday, May 16) announced funding of £10 million for its UK pig farmers as the industry continued to face challenges.
A confidential, 24-hour helpline has been set up by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) to support agricultural workers affected by the current crisis in the British pig industry.
EU
The Irish Government has not announced any support for Irish farmers, however both the Spanish and Belgian governments have introduced measures to help their struggling farmers.
Cork pig farmer Rory O’Brien was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday (Thursday) in Cork Circuit Court.
Cork pig farmer Rory O'Brien is facing fines of up to €100,000 and a possible jail sentence after being found guilty of animal cruelty.
Chilling fallen stock on pig units could lead to improved management, reduced disease risk and potential cost savings in the supply chain
Irish pig farmers spent €27.7m to comply with loose dry sow housing regulations, but it has not generated increased productivity.
