Pork

Soil macrofauna – earthworms

21 November 2023

Soil macrofauna – earthworms

Earthworms incorporate organic material into the soil and provide channels for root growth.

Pig production costs at record high; worst margins in a decade

13 July 2021

Pig production costs at record high; worst margins in a decade

Our estimates for GB pig production costs rose by 10p/kg in the first quarter of 2021, to 174p/kg.

Slow EU pork production growth at start of 2021

13 July 2021

Slow EU pork production growth at start of 2021

The latest figures from the EU Commission show that EU pig meat production increased year-on-year across January and February- up by 1% to 3.97 million tonnes.

When will EU pig meat demand pick up?

13 July 2021

When will EU pig meat demand pick up?

Demand for pig meat in the EU has been under some pressure in 2020 and into early 2021.

Shoppers flocked from chicken to lamb for Easter 2021 as red meat sales soared

27 May 2021

Shoppers flocked from chicken to lamb for Easter 2021 as red meat sales soared

Traditional roast lamb was once again the flavour of Easter this year

Pig prices continue to increase

13 July 2021

Pig prices continue to increase

The recent recovery in GB pig prices has continued in the week ended 22 May, with a 1.23p rise in the EU-spec SPP to 151.74p/kg.

Global weather continues to drive grain markets: Feed market report

30 January 2024

Global weather continues to drive grain markets: Feed market report

Throughout the month of May, domestic prices were very reactive to global affairs, with weather being the main driver of global markets.

Easing lockdown boosts Easter lamb

24 May 2021

Easing lockdown boosts Easter lamb

Traditional roast lamb benefitted from easing restrictions this Easter, as more shoppers switched from chicken to lamb

AHDB digital workshop branded success for UK exporters

24 May 2021

AHDB digital workshop branded success for UK exporters

American meat importers gained valuable insight into the UK’s beef and pork sectors last week during our first ‘Quality Meat from Britain’ virtual workshop.

Soil organisms stabilise soil structure

21 November 2023

Soil organisms stabilise soil structure

Soil organisms help bind soil into stable aggregates.

The soil food web and nutrient cycling

21 November 2023

The soil food web and nutrient cycling

Soils contain a very high diversity of organisms. These soil organisms interact with one another and the chemical and physical properties of the soil to drive soil processes.

The functions of soil biology

21 November 2023

The functions of soil biology

Soil biology drives soil functions – find out more.

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