Pigs
Agribusiness News December 2023 – Sector Focus: Pigs
Optimism can be a dangerous thing for the pig sector – just when it looks like there will be much needed sustained period of profitability to help encourage investment, prices…
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QMS Standards Update
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has recently updated their Pig Assurance Scheme with the changes effective from 1st May 2023. Standards are reviewed every second year to meet the changing needs…
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Agribusiness News March 2023
Welcome to the March edition of Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document click the download button. N e w s i n b r i e…
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Agribusiness News December 2022
Welcome to the December edition of Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document click the download button. News in brief COP27 spotlights on food & energy security…
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How To Optimise Energy Use Within Your Pig Enterprise
After feed, energy is one of the major costs for pig producers in Scotland. This has been exacerbated in recent months as electricity prices have increased dramatically. If you are…
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Large Or Small – Why Every Pig Keeper Has A Big Role To Play In Keeping Disease Out
The recent suspected case of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Norfolk has served as a timely reminder to pig producers large and small to maintain strict biosecurity protocols, and…
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Stock Talk – Pig Market Update (June 2022)
In this podcast we hear from SAC Consultant George Chalmers, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for pig producers. George’s consultancy work includes technical advice on livestock, nutrient…
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