Pig

A collection of factsheets

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Output from the European POWER project 

This handbook aims to create a common toolbox of knowledge-based strategies for organic pig producers and presents best practice examples from across Europe for inspiration. Thereby, we wish to facilitate the continuous development of an economically competitive production, which meets the principles of organic farming. We hope that we succeeded and that you, organic pig producers and advisors across Europe, will find the handbook informative, inspiring and valuable!

Download the manual below.

 

Welfare and environmental impact of organic pig production17.17 MB

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There are around 4.76 million pigs kept on agricultural holdings in the UK. With the UK pork market valued at £1.44 billion in 2020 (Statista). 

Livestock

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Organic is a system of farming and food production. Organic farmers aim to produce high-quality food, using methods that benefit our whole food system, from people to planet, plant health to animal welfare.

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