Author: Crop Protection

The UK pork sector has experienced a difficult year, with exports in the first half of 2024 reaching their lowest levels in nearly a decade. Recent analysis reveals that UK pork exports, totalling 148,200 tonnes, have declined by 2.4% compared to 2023, marking the lowest export figures since 2015. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) attributes this drop in exports to several key factors. Tight domestic pork supplies have driven up prices, making UK pork less competitive in global markets compared to other countries like Brazil and the United States. As consumers across the world grapple with higher living…