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Pig manure could help grow feed for piggeries, cut greenhouse gas emissions, research shows
2016-02-26 09:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Pig effluent could be used to grow algae or seaweed that is fed back to pigs as part of a closed-loop system for intensive piggeries. Key points: Researchers prove pig poo can be used to help grow algae Algae can be fed back to pigs or help to produce methane to generate electricity Pig manure can also help reduce use of costly fertiliser Researchers at Murdoch University's Algae Research and Development Centre have proven they can grow some aquatic species on untreated pig waste, despite...
Spanish Growth Limits EU Pig Herd Decline
2016-02-25 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
EU - As expected, the EU pig breeding herd declined during 2015, following the difficult financial conditions faced by producers during the year, according to the UK's AHDB Pork.
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Irish Farmers Demand Lower Feed Costs After Latest Pig Price Drop
2016-02-24 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
IRELAND - The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) National Pigs Committee Chairman, Pat O’Flaherty, has expressed "complete outrage" at processors’ decision to drop pig prices last week.
Weekly Overview: Will Pig Farmers Suffer in 2016?
2016-02-23 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
ANALYSIS - Continuing our coverage from the UK AHDB 2016 Outlook conference, Jackie Linden reported that 2016 may bring another difficult year for pig producers.
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Drought Will Have Disastrous Consequences for Pig Farmers
2016-02-22 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
SOUTH AFRICA - The devastating drought gripping South Africa is having a disastrous impact on pork producers and will lead to inevitable increases in the price of pork products. The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) says even if good rains fall now, it will be too late for many farmers to recover from the knock they are taking.
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