Pig

The United Pig Cooperative has been launched to strengthen the UK pig farming industry

Yorkshire-based JSR Genetics moves to reassure clients after takeover deal

Farmers will receive a combination of cost of production and market price plus incentives

Iceland recorded just 1% British pork on its shelves

The collection and storage of genetic material from rare native livestock breeds is an important part of the Rare Breeds survival Trust's rare breeds conservation strategy

A spokesperson for National Pig Association said ongoing discussion between the assurance body and members was needed and that new requirements should not only be evidence based 'but also financially assessed and feasible'

Eight new pork lines will be available in Aldi’s 106 Scottish stores

Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million

As well as managing his own herd, Chris Hudson is involved in a number of conservation and promotion projects for rare breed pigs.

It is a deal estimated to be worth around £12 million to the pig sector over the first five years of trade