This paper presents the results of three trade liberalisation analyses based on the FAPRIUK modelling system of the Northern Ireland dairy, beef, sheep and arable sectors relative to a baseline which incorporates the 2003 Fischler CAP Reforms.

This paper presents the results of three trade liberalisation analyses based on the FAPRIUK modelling system of the dairy, beef, sheep and arable sectors in the UK relative to a baseline which incorporates the 2003 Fischler CAP Reforms.

Pesticide usage report: Arable crops 2004

Pesticide usage report: Vegetable crops 2004

EC Regulation No 2073-2005

It has been observed that a “growth check” occurs at 10 weeks of age when pigs are moved from stage 1/stage 2 accommodation to finishing accommodation.

2004 - residue testing results and commentary

Pesticide usage report: Grassland & fodder crops 2003

Pesticide usage report: Protected crops 2003

Initiated by the pig research team at the Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland (ARINI) the Northern Ireland Pig Event was jointly organised with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland (DARD) to provide the pig industry with an informal and informative forum to meet and discuss the wide range of issues facing the pig industry.

The papers published here in full address a wide spectrum of current issues, ranging from practical issues such as predicting backfat depth in live pigs, through effects of feeder type on feed intake and performance of weaned pigs, welfare of sows in dynamic groups and designing pig diets to reduce phosphorus loss to the environment. A paper by Dr Gordon Allan who has been at the forefront of research on the most devastating pig disease of latter years, PMWS, outlines the findings of his work on this important new disease.

Strategies for reducing within-group variation in slaughter weight of pigs - 2004

The aim of the present study was to assess whether within-group variability in slaughter weight and carcass weight could be reduced by the regrouping strategy used at either weaning at 4 weeks of age, or at the start of the finishing period at 10 weeks of age. Groups were formed to be either uniform in body weight (i.e. separate groups of small, medium and large pigs), or mixed in body weight (i.e. each group containing small, medium and large pigs). Pigs either remained in the same group from 4 to 21 weeks of age, or were regrouped at 10 weeks of age.

REGULATION (EC) No 882/2004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules

Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council

EC Regulation No 852-2004

EC Regulation No 853-2004

EC Regulation No 854-2004

EC Regulation No 882-2004

The effects of sire type on reproduction, production performance and carcass quality of pigs - 2004