24 November 2020

Production in China is expected to grow by 9% in 2021 as sow herds are rebuilt following the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country.

20 November 2020

In this week’s blog, our lead analyst for livestock Duncan Wyatt looks at the potential implications of leaving the EU for our beef, lamb and pork sectors and what producers can do to prepare.

19 November 2020

In its latest quarterly outlook, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts that global pork production could rise by 4% in 2021 to 102 million tonnes.

19 November 2020

Agricultural Policy is devolved in the UK which means that different countries are able to take different approaches. In this article we look at plans for a 'Sustainable Farming Scheme' in Wales.

Download this handy map so you know who your regional Pork contact is and how to get in touch with them.

Waste is any step in a process that does not add value to the customer. There are three types of waste in Lean management, Muda, Mura and Muri, and we explore them below.

When the 5 Lean principles are combined into a company's processes and culture, they create Lean production, manufacturing, and operating systems. On this page, we dive into each of these in a bit more detail.

Pat O'Keeffe Piggeries is a family-owned and managed piggery based in Ballylough, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. The farm has approximately 2,200 sows. To improve farm work efficiency, a Lean programme was developed as an introduction to Lean management.

Lean management, aims to optimise resources, maximise value and minimise waste. Find out about its origins and how Lean can be applied to agriculture and horticulture.

Lean management, often referred to as 'Lean', is a method to make businesses more efficient. Find out how the principles of Lean can help you to create more value and reduce waste.

Growing by 20% in value over the past five years, the Added Value category is now worth almost £900m. It has therefore been an important contributor to growth for the meat industry, as can command a premium with shoppers. Understand how innovation can help address health and quality concerns, as well as how clear signalling of its areas of strength – taste and convenience – can help in-store conversion.

Learn why pigs behave in certain ways and how they respond to humans, as well as how to handle them effectively.

The art of negotiation is simply about having a strategic discussion in order to reach an agreement that both parties find acceptable, yet many farm business owners find it an uncomfortable topic

Information about the importance of colostrum for piglets

Guidance on indoor piglet management

Creep areas provide the right environment for piglets and training them to use this area will give them a good start in life.

Guidance on monitoring farrowing and piglet behaviour

Find out how a piglet sorter, built from stockboard, has improved handling and sorting piglets

Information and guidance on different types of ventilation used in pig buildings.

Different fan extraction systems to consider when choosing how to ventilate pig buildings.

Understand how different air pressurisation systems provide ventilation for indoor pigs.

Understand how natural ventilation works for housed pigs, the problems and the solutions.

Consider these common faults and inefficiencies so you can keep your ventilation systems in good condition.

Guidance on weaning, including creep feeding and small pig management