pig producers

Scottish govt provides £2m in support for independent pig producers

Pig/Poultry

Scottish govt provides £2m in support for independent pig producers

The Scottish government launched a £2 million support scheme to help with "significant market challenges" facing independent pig producers.

UFU meets Tesco to discuss Sofina Foods pig producer concerns

N.Ireland

UFU meets Tesco to discuss Sofina Foods pig producer concerns

UFU has met with Tesco representatives to raise concerns on behalf of NI pig producers hit by uncertainty around supplies with Sofina Foods.

Sofina Foods: ‘Small number’ of NI pig contracts won’t be renewed

N.Ireland

Sofina Foods: ‘Small number’ of NI pig contracts won’t be renewed

Sofina Foods has confirmed that a “small number” of Northern Ireland pig supply contracts will not be renewed at the end of this year.

UFU seeks ministerial meeting over future of NI pig producers

N.Ireland

UFU seeks ministerial meeting over future of NI pig producers

UFU is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister Andrew Muir to discuss “uncertainty” facing a number of Northern Ireland pig producers.