Country focus

Loose sows in farrowing will be the future in Iceland. Photo: Chris McCullough

20-11-2019 | Article

Iceland follows Norway to increase pig welfare

As in many countries, smaller farms in Brazil disappear and larger, professional farms, like this one in Paraná state take their place. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

22-05-2019 | Article

Small steps forward for Brazil’s pig industry

Human diets need to contain a variety of different ingredients and sources. Canada s Food Guide recently emphasised the consumption of more plant-based proteins. Photo: Shutterstock

17-04-2019 | Article

The story behind Canada’s controversial food guide

Poland: Once thriving, now fragmented. Photo: Henk Riswick

06-02-2019 | Article

Poland: Once thriving, now fragmented

Consumers in China are changing rapidly. In Chongqing, youngsters are queueing up for a newly opened McDonald s store. Photo: Baoshengrulai

12-12-2018 | Article

China: Changing consumer trends influencing the pig sector

Illustration: Shutterstock

26-09-2018 | Article

Germany’s pig industry: Just a dip or will it fall?

6 reasons why Uganda s pig business will grow Photo: Christopher Mulindwa

25-04-2018 | Article

6 reasons why Uganda’s pig business will grow

Yangxiang aims high with sows on many floors. Photo: Henk Riswick

20-04-2018 | Article

Yangxiang aims high with sows on many floors

Photo: Peter Roek

09-02-2018 | Article

A small country with a big pig footprint

Finisher pigs at a commercial swine farm near Malawi s capital Lilongwe. Photo: Grace Nathoka

17-01-2018 | Article

Malawi’s pig business takes a sudden jump

23-12 | Article

Learning about welfare by analysing carcasses

On-demand: Seminar on Sustainability & Welfare

Wrapping up December: What’s new in the world of pigs?