Pork

PigSAFE: Re-designing the farrowing environment from first principles to optimise animal welfare and economic performance

4 June 2021

PigSAFE: Re-designing the farrowing environment from first principles to optimise animal welfare and economic performance

PigSAFE (Piglet and Sow Alternative Farrowing Environment) is free farrowing system developed in a Defra-funded project

Economic and welfare impact of lameness in sows in UK

20 December 2023

Economic and welfare impact of lameness in sows in UK

In this study the prevalence of lameness in sows was estimated from 113 English pig breeding units and different risk factors associated with the occurrence of lameness were examined.

Soil stabilisation for reduced cost slurry storage

4 June 2021

Soil stabilisation for reduced cost slurry storage

The aim of this project was to investigate the potential of soil stabilisation techniques to increase the range of soils which could be suitable for construction of slurry storage lagoons.

On-farm storage and bioreduction of pig carcase material by anaerobic digestion

19 June 2020

On-farm storage and bioreduction of pig carcase material by anaerobic digestion

Major report highlights future opportunities in Agriculture

17 February 2020

Major report highlights future opportunities in Agriculture

Pig carcase bioreduction using anaerobic digestion (AD) stage 2

10 July 2020

Pig carcase bioreduction using anaerobic digestion (AD) stage 2

Development of an ammonia and carbon dioxide sensor for pig buildings

19 August 2020

Development of an ammonia and carbon dioxide sensor for pig buildings

Optimal equipment for efficient delivery of feed to outdoor sows with minimal soil damage

19 August 2020

Optimal equipment for efficient delivery of feed to outdoor sows with minimal soil damage

Impact of coronavirus on global markets

19 March 2020

Impact of coronavirus on global markets

Economic activity in China was much reduced for the New Year holiday, and then beyond as the government tried to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Water regulations for farmers

29 January 2026

Water regulations for farmers

Guidance on the rules and regulations around water use on your farm

Waste water and drainage on pig farms

28 January 2026

Waste water and drainage on pig farms

Guidance on how to manage waste water and field drainage

Food delivery grows and diversifies

10 February 2020

Food delivery grows and diversifies

Technology is expanding consumer choice in the food delivery market.

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