Soaring animal feed prices could spell the end of the country's pig industry within 12 months as producers are forced to quit, a national survey has warned. A pig industry website census showed more than 90pc of the British pig breeding herd could disappear in the next year unless prices rise sharply. However, Mr Scott said because 48pc of producers have long-term feed contracts, supplies of home-produced pork and bacon will be immediately at risk. While the outbreaks of foot-and-mouth...

It is important to see the show continue but there needs to be a certain level of accountability and the ability of the show association to operate a show that breaks even. Mr Geary said he was confident the show would go on, but a lot more work had to be done to fix the show grounds. Work includes replacement of the show-ring fence after flood damage, and making use of the $1. Newcastle news, classifieds and community. Seven months later the proposal is still being considered. The biggest...

Didn't know that organic chocolate existed? Then you probably don't know about the organic shampoos and soaps, vitamins, cleaning supplies, soy-based waxed paper and "natural" paper platesor that organic soybean snacks come in roasted, toasted and flavoured varieties. Didn't know that organic chocolate existed? Then you probably don't know about the organic shampoos and soaps, vitamins, cleaning supplies, soy-based waxed paper and "natural" paper platesor that organic soybean snacks come...

Eichold says that with outdoor activities, it is extremely important that residents take every effort to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes and that they should keep mosquito repellent with them at all times when working or taking part in recreational activities outdoors. Eichold says that with outdoor activities, it is extremely important that residents take every effort to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes and that they should keep mosquito repellent with them at all times when...

Boston - BOSTON -- Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces it is to launch a portable detection system that will enable veterinarians to carry out on-site diagnosis of animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth and avian flu. Boston - BOSTON -- Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces it is to launch a portable detection system that will enable veterinarians to carry out on-site diagnosis of animal...