Content related to the sectors: pork

4 June 2019

The UK Organic Market

Times are good for sales in the organic sector. A report published by the Soil Association reveals organics in their fifth year of growth and although share of total grocery sales is small, the sector is worth over £2 billion. What are the market conditions driving this growth?

2 March 2022

What is food-to-go and why is the UK market growing?

The food-to-go industry is evolving and extending its scope. New ways of reaching consumers have been found and specific consumer needs are increasingly being met.

4 June 2019

Eating the week away: what drives evening meal choices?

With work and leisure commitments increasingly impacting on the amount of time we have to prepare and consume meals, what we are eating, and the reasons behind our choices make for interesting reading.

6 March 2026

An introduction to field drainage

Discover how, why, and when field drainage is important, as well as best practice for installation, maintenance and repairs.

3 June 2025

RB209 Section 6 Vegetables and bulbs

How to determine the nutrient requirements of vegetables and bulbs.

4 June 2025

RB209 Section 5 Potatoes

How to determine the nutrient requirements of potatoes.

27 March 2026

RB209 Section 2 Organic materials

Information on the nutrient content of organic materials, such as manures, compost and digestate.

27 March 2026

RB209 Section 1 Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use

Guidance on good nutrient management as well as basic principles of crop nutrition, soils and fertiliser products and application.

3 December 2024

Soil pH − how to measure and manage it based on an understanding of soil texture

Maintaining optimum soil pH values in all parts of the field is essential in order to maintain soil quality and health, crop quality and yield. This guidance document explains why soil pH is important and outlines the impact of soil type and texture on pH.

23 November 2023

2016 Pig cost of production in selected countries

Known as the Interpig report, this document is created annually and examines the relative costs of pig meat production right up to farmgate level in selected countries. All these figures in this edition relate to 2016.

7 November 2018

Don't bring it home! African Swine Fever poster

The 'Don’t bring it home!' poster is aimed at workers in the pig industry and those involved with moving pigs. It warns that diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) can be carried in pigmeat, which is harmful if fed to pigs

26 September 2018

African Swine Fever Poster in English

African Swine Fever affects pigs and has a devastating impact on productivity and the ability of a country to sell pork. Biosecurity is the first line of defence against disease. Biosecurity applies on the farm and when travelling, particularly to and from areas where ASF has been confirmed