9+ hour, 19+ min ago  (342+ words) The last independent pig farmer in Cumbria has quit the industry, citing low pig prices and rising costs of production." "Personally, for me, it's time to move on. There's no point in fighting the losing battle," Martin Hunter told ITV…...

2+ week, 24+ min ago  (618+ words) UK independent pig producers are "fighting for their futures, according to the NPA, which is urging the supply chain to commit to long-term backing for it at this difficult time. The longer-term prospects for many independent pig producers are currently…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (791+ words) Well, it was fun while it lasted. After several strong years, the pig sector now feels firmly back on the back foot. The sun may finally be shining, but positives are becoming harder to come by " particularly with the ongoing…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (288+ words) A reminder has been issued to Ppg producers and processors about the looming deadline to for all existing contracts must comply with the new the Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations. The FDO regulations became law in August 2025, requiring all new…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (237+ words) With more 330 exhibitors, visitors to the British Pig & Poultry Fair on May 13 and 14 will get the opportunity" to see and discuss a wide range of new products and advice. The event organisers have set out just some of the new…...