Welcome to the news page for the British Pig & Poultry Fair 2018. All the news and press information for the Fair is available here.
Feedback from a survey of visitors and exhibitors at the British Pig & Poultry Fair reveals that they considered it the best event yet. Held in May at Stoneleigh Park, the Royal Agricultural Society of England’s event attracted over 370 exhibitors and 10,131 visitors, who attended to see what was new, gather advice and hear […]
Pig and poultry producers see the use of new technology to improve performance as one of the greatest opportunities in the years ahead, and there was plenty on offer at the Pig & Poultry Fair. With everything from needle-free vaccines to automatic building controls, the Innovation Trail helped visitors to identify the latest technology to […]
Pig and poultry producers are fit and ready to embrace change, with a bright outlook ahead despite a few Brexit clouds on the horizon. Visitors to the British Pig & Poultry Fair were in buoyant mood on Wednesday, with standing room only in the popular Forum programme and trade stands buzzing with producers looking to […]
The pig and poultry sectors have a buoyant future ahead of them, attracting many new entrants and expanding enterprises in recent years. So what is it that is makes the industry so appealing? “Both industries are changing fast, with technical developments and shifting consumer demands presenting many opportunities for forward-thinking producers,” says Andrew Lazenby, chief […]
Pig and poultry producers are looking forward to a bright couple of years ahead, according to a new survey by the British Pig & Poultry Fair. Canvassing the opinions of 100 pig, poultry and egg producers, it found that 83% of broiler producers had a positive outlook about the coming two years, along with 68% […]
The top UK poultry and egg producers will be making sure they make time to visit the 2018 Fair. New technology, staffing and increasing margins are three key areas on which producers are focusing and that’s why keeping up to date is so important. Investments have the potential to shape the future of a business, […]
Pig & Poultry Fair seeks the next generation of poultry professionals The Poultry Industry Programme (PIP) is calling anyone planning their next career move to consider exciting opportunities in the poultry sector and to join a special hosted seminar at the 2018 Pig & Poultry Fair. Taking place on Wednesday 16th May, between 11am and […]
It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. But innovators in the pig and poultry sectors are constantly pushing the boundaries to improve animal health, welfare and efficiencies. Attracting exhibitors from all over the world, the British Pig & Poultry Fair will be showcasing the latest and best products available to producers. “Almost […]
New technology, staffing and increasing margins are three key areas on which pig producers are focusing, according to a recent straw poll by the British Pig & Poultry Fair. And that’s why keeping up to date is so important. Investments have the potential to shape the future of a business, so it is vital to […]
Farmers face a lot of uncertainty in the coming years, but armed with the best advice from the industry’s top leaders they will be able to make the most of any opportunities which lie ahead. Whether it’s getting ready for changing retailer demands, investing to improve animal health and welfare, or restructuring to boost business […]
Pig and poultry producers are well known for embracing new technology and business tools, and many are planning further investment to ensure a bright future in the years ahead. With each respective industry anticipating changes, whether regarding labour or import and export regulations, keeping up-to-date is vital for any successful business – and the British […]
The UK poultry industry is constantly growing and adapting, and with continued development in the sector it’s important to keep up-to-date with where the industry is headed. Melanie Jenkins finds out what’s in store for 2018. Growth in the poultry sector has soared in recent years, with UK poultry meat slaughterings increasing by 4.63% between […]
Forward planning and making the most of the latest innovations are the hallmarks of a successful pig business. With technology and management practices constantly evolving, keeping abreast of the latest developments can be difficult. But it will be possible to find it all in one place when the British Pig & Poultry Fair takes place in […]
Pig World will again be the official media partner on the pig side for the 2018 British Pig & Poultry Fair. The event is back on May 15 and 16 at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, with more than 360 exhibitors expected, covering all aspects of pig production, from breeding and nutrition to housing, equipment and health and welfare. There will also […]
We are pleased to announce that stand bookings are now open for the 2018 British Pig & Poultry Fair for exhibitors who attended the last Fair. Taking place on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May the 2018 Fair is offering previous exhibitors first choice on their stand before opening to new exhibitors in October. The […]
Worcestershire, United Kingdom: IPT Technology Ltd, heating and cooling specialists, have designed and manufactured a 4-in-1 heating, cooling, ventilation and air scrubbing system that can reduce ammonia and odour emissions from poultry sheds by up to 90%. The VentMax units have already helped H Timmis, a poultry farm in Shropshire, to expand its broiler site […]
New to the UK market Farmagulator is a natural feed material for pigs and poultry, it has been used globally for 20 years in commercial livestock agriculture and is supported by many scientific studies. Farmagulator has been proven to be effective at improving productivity, reducing feed consumption, reducing the need for medication together with reducing […]
A new method of comparing the environmental performance of pig houses has been devised by Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings. Using an environmental monitoring system and employing the parameter of +/- 3 deg C of the set temperature – termed the ‘comfort zone’ – has enabled the company to compare similar buildings on different farms, old buildings […]
A powerful next generation of one of the pig industry’s most popular environmental control systems is being launched at the British Pig & Poultry Fair (Stoneleigh Park, 15th & 16th May). Farmex’s new Dicam2 offers a huge advance over its predecessor in terms of features. One of these is that it allows remote access by […]
Introducing Easy@, the only system to offer precise and accurate dosing of liquid supplements directly onto the feed. Traditionally, vitamin supplements have been administered through the drinker lines, which can cause issues with biofilm development due to the level of glucose often used in these supplements. Developed to fit all track feeders, the system releases […]
The final line-up of guests visiting RUMA’s ‘drop-in antibiotics clinic’ over the two days of the Pig and Poultry Fair (15-16 May at Stoneleigh) has been confirmed. A dozen specialists across the pig, gamebird and poultry sectors will be spending between one and two hours each manning the ‘clinic’, which is located on the RASE […]
New needle-free vaccinator delivered to UK pig industry The IDAL® 3G needle-free, intradermal vaccination system makes its debut at the British Pig and Poultry Fair. Developed by MSD Animal Health and leading medical and veterinary technology specialist Henke-Sass Wolf, this third-generation IDAL device brings the very latest in needle-free vaccination technology to the pig sector […]
Ahead of its presence at the 2018 British Pig & Poultry Fair (May 15 & 16), Landia has secured a new order to supply mixers for a leading pig farm that breeds, raises, feeds, butchers, and sells pigs and pork products. The 18.5kW Landia units will mix unseparated pig slurry in a covered, above-ground 4000m3 […]
Performance figures and production statistics for the new EBX terminal sire now standing at Klasse AI’s studs will be available at the British Pig and Poultry Fair. The market leading US boar has recently joined Klasse’s range of elite sires and, according to Simon Guise, UK Sales Manager, these genetics tick all the right boxes […]
Contained benefits of clean water for all Outdoor herds can now acidify supplies Delivering a consistent supply of clean, good quality water to every pig on a farm can be challenging, but a pioneering water treatment system that’s being launched at the British Pig and Poultry Fair by Con-Tented Products could solve this problem and […]
Jenisys (Contracts) Ltd, UK importers of Nedap Pig Management Equipment, are introducing Automatic Sow Weighing to the UK market at the upcoming Pig and Poultry 2018 show. The sow weighing system allows the farmer to maintain each individual sow’s optimum body condition, maximizing productivity and saving feed from weaning through to farrowing. Feeding to exact […]
Alltech will be showcasing two new pieces of cutting edge equipment at this year’s British Pig and Poultry Fair being held on 15 and 16 May at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. On display will be their new eggshell force reader, as well as the recently launched Alltech® RAPIREADTM mycotoxin test, both portable assessment tools being pioneered in […]
The NPA will be busy at the British Pig & Poultry Fair, which is now less than a month away. You can find the NPA at Stand 72 in Hall 1 on both days of the event, which takes place on May 15 and 16 at Stoneleigh Park, in Warwickshire. NPA chief executive Zoe Davies […]
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is reminding pig keepers not to feed kitchen scraps or catering waste to their animals to guard against African swine fever (ASF) reaching the UK. There has never been a case of ASF in the UK and it does not affect humans, but it is potentially fatal to […]
10 specialists across the pig, gamebird and poultry sectors will be on hand to answer your questions on antibiotic use at the RUMA drop-in clinic at this year’s Pig and Poultry Fair (15-16 May). The clinic, hosted by RASE on stand 290 will have guests ranging from Professor Mark Fielder of Kingston University, who is […]
Television presenter and farm park curator Adam Henson is joining forces with the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) to promote the organisation’s school education packs. To date more than 500 primary schools have received an Eggstravaganza Packs which contain a range of activities matching the National Curriculum. Creating a parachute for an egg, […]
Adam will be hosting a very special BFREPA seminar at the 2018 Fair on Tuesday 15th May at 2.30pm. Producers are invited come along to hear the findings of the first significant research project, funded by BFREPA, comparing the merits of flat deck and multi-tier production systems for free range egg production. Dr Vicky Sandilands, […]
Anglo-French company makes it simpler for UK farmers to shift to making and selling their own produce. Making the transition from farming to creating and selling your own farm produce is about to become considerably cheaper, easier and less stressful thanks to an Anglo-French company that has created a process that effectively builds “a barn […]
ABN is once again proud to be the major partner of the British Pig & Poultry Fair in 2018. With evolving technology a key focus at this year’s leading industry showcase, the company will be dedicating its stand and forum presentation to helping producers stay ahead of the game. ABN’s Head of Agri Data Services […]