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Focus Farm open meeting

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Over 50 producers and allied industry representatives attended the first AHDB Pork Focus Farm meeting. The day started at Ribby Hall with David Goodier, host Focus Farmer, introducing his business

All attendees put on overalls and overshoes, which were provided by AHDB Pork, before taking the bus to David’s farm

The group was split into four and taken on a tour of the holding, focusing on; farrowing, growing, finishing and service stages. The attendees discussed factors such as ventilation and stocking rates in the finishing house

David discussed the service stage of production, including his ESF service house and gilt management

Wayne, David’s lead stockman, talked through the farrowing process

In the grower buildings, the group talked about issues such as growth rates, feed and water availability

The group bussed back to Ribby Hall and discussed what they considered to be the biggest on-farm challenges.

AHDB Pork will now work with David and relevant stakeholders to implement measures to counteract some of the challenges faced by the unit. The next open meeting is on 17 October.

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