Pigs

Did you know that 45% of pig farmers say
they are experiencing the effects of climate change now?

We’ve listed the fact sheets and case studies we feel would be most relevant to your work below.  You can see a full list of our resources here and it may also be useful for you to use our Interactive UK map to get up to date information and advice for your region.

'Pigs and the Environment' is a report comissioned by BPEX to investigate how the English pig industry can tackle the climate change challenge in the most effective way.

A massive 63% of pig farmers report that they are doing something to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their farm.

Are you part of the growing community that’s taking action?

Pigs - Factsheets

This factsheet provides an introduction to some of the issues that are going to be a significant part of the future of UK farming. It outlines some of the headline challenges that we are going to have to deal with, but also the...
Lightning strikeMore information on the opportunities and challenges presented by climate change.
SunflowersGeneral adaptations for farmers and growers.

Pigs - Case Studies

WheatJulian Hasler, grows Wheat, OSR and spring barley and also raises outdoor pigs at his farm in Gloucestershire.  He recognises that water...
Jim Bullock from Malvern, Worcestershire is an arable farmer. He describes the farm’s cultivation process as conservation tillage. The reduced...