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Help shape the future of pig industry training

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2026

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Summary

This 2026 AHDB consultation exercise functioned as a policy engagement tool rather than empirical research, mapping vocational training and workforce development needs within the United Kingdom intensive pig sector through structured stakeholder input. The exercise gathered industry perspectives on recognised labour force challenges and skills deficiencies to inform the design of future training programmes, reflecting ongoing concerns about agricultural labour market adequacy in pig farming.

Regional applicability

Directly applicable to United Kingdom pig farming policy and practice. The consultation was conducted within the UK intensive pig sector and explicitly aimed to inform domestic training programme design and workforce development strategy.

Key measures

Identified skills gaps and training priorities as reported by pig industry stakeholders

Outcomes reported

A stakeholder consultation exercise mapping vocational training and workforce development needs in the United Kingdom intensive pig sector. The study gathered industry perspectives on skills challenges and informed the design of future training programmes.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Food & agricultural policy
Study type
Policy
Study design
Policy consultation / stakeholder engagement
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Intensive livestock
Catalogue ID
IRmqf5pv7j-2c1e73

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