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Pig Farmers Urged to Talk Finance
2016-01-18 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - The National Pig Association is urging pig producers to start talking to their bankers now, rather than wait until their cashflows are under serious pressure. Farmgate prices for pigs have plunged to their lowest level for eight years with little prospect of much improvement for the rest of the year.
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Farmers Urged to Prioritise Safety in 2016
2016-01-06 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
IRELAND - Irish research organisation Teagasc has warned farmers to to improve safety in the New Year, as the start of January brings increased risk.
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Farmers Urged to Check Animals in Extreme South Australian Heat
2015-12-21 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
AUSTRALIA - Livestock and poultry owners have been reminded to take special care of their stock over the coming days of extreme heat, as animals suffer from the heat as well.
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British Farmers Urged to Work in Space
2015-09-29 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - Agricultural firms and farmers across the UK are being urged to apply for multi-million pound grants to work alongside space technology companies on projects to develop new ways of using satellites to improve food productivity.
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Farmers Urged to Reduce Arson Risk After 300 Pigs Die in Attack
2015-08-28 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - Following an arson attack which killed 300 pigs in East Yorkshire, farmers are being urged to take additional steps to reduce the risk of arson.