Content related to the sectors: pork

14 July 2021

Another weekly rise for GB pig prices

The EU-spec SPP continued to climb in the week ended 10 July, gaining 0.92p to average 159.88p/kg.

14 July 2021

What does the EU Short-Term Outlook say about the meat markets?

The EU Commission has recently published its Short Term Outlook for EU agricultural markets in 2021. Here, we highlight some of the pertinent points for the meat markets.

13 July 2021

UK pig meat export volumes relatively stable in May

UK exports of pig meat and offal were lower than last year once again in May, at 32,100 tonnes. However, this was only 1% down on the same month in 2020.

11 December 2025

The Leader

Business insights and advice to help you stay ahead of the curve.

30 June 2025

Artificial Insemination (AI) Standard for pigs

Find out what the AI Standard for pigs is and what it means for producers in the UK.

28 September 2021

Bungee serving technique for pigs

Find out about the benefits of the bungee serving technique for pigs and how it can increase efficiency in your unit.

16 July 2024

Pork yield guide

A guide to processing pork from farm to plate

16 July 2021

Pig Health and Welfare Council Biennial Report 2019–2020

This report from the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) recounts the activities of the council during 2019 and 2020.

14 January 2025

Factors affecting feed conversion ratio (FCR) in pigs

Managing feed conversion is a complex process involving many factors. Learn about each factor in more detail and how to implement effective practical solutions.

13 July 2021

German pig herd continuing to decline

Provisional figures from the May pig census show that the number of pigs in Germany fell by over 3% compared to May 2020, totalling 24.6 million head.

12 July 2021

Today’s students are tomorrow’s consumers

Find out about our commitment to increasing children's understanding of where and how their food is grown, reared and produced.

13 July 2021

Physical performance in GB pig herds: higher daily weight gains but lower feed conversion ratios

Rearing and finishing Feed Conversion Ratios (FCRs) did not improve in the 12 months to March 2021, compared to the 12 months ending December 2020.