Women in Pigs – Harriet Bartlett
We continue with our series of interviews with inspirational women in the Pig Industry.Always looking to encourage more people into the field, we’re highlighting female producers, business owners scientists and decision-makers that are shaping a new and progressive pig industry future. Up next is an interview with Harriet Bartlett, a PhD candidate at the University…
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We’re always looking to encourage people into the Pig Industry and have discovered many talented people in the thirty years we’ve been in it. Now, we’d like to showcase ‘women in pigs’ and chat to females across the industry. Discovering insights from pioneering farmers to stock women, scientists and pork producers, we’re now on a…
Read MoreClive’s ‘Wellies-On’ Approach to Pig Stockmanship
Our pig expert Clive Searson, can’t quite believe that he recently completed working on his 70th pig unit since his career began almost forty years ago. A major achievement for the industry, he has spent his entire career working on numerous indoor and outdoor pig farms spanning 13 counties! So, where did it all start?…
Read MoreInterview Hints & Tips
Know Your Audience Research the farm and job and where you have to go.Be prepared and be on time.Not too early and definitely not late! Positivity is Key Showing positivity, enthusiasm and appreciation of the interviewer(s) time when you first meet is a great way to make a great first impression. Show Interest You MUST…
Read MoreRoadhogs Relief Pig Specialist Interview
At Roadhogs, our Relief Pig Specialists are sent across the UK to work on various indoor and outdoor pig farms. From helping out during busy periods to covering holidays and sickness, our relief team help with continuity, staffing issues and offer their broad pig farming knowledge. We chat to Oliver Lightfoot, one of our Roadhogs…
Read MorePigs in blankets, pig hydration, Xmas jumpers, new pig industry jobs & cheeky pigs!
The Pig Site has sound advice on keeping pigs hydrated this winter to optimise piglet production. Read it here! New Job in SuffolkAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic outdoor pig stockperson to work on a breeding-to-weaning unit in Suffolk. Norfolk-based chippy is offering foot-long battered pigs in blankets to lucky patrons. Want one?…
Read MoreSnaffling Pig, CV Hints & Tips, NPA and New Pig Industry JOBS!
For over 3o years, we have been helping pig stock men and women to secure jobs on pig farms across the UK and beyond. One thing that we have learned is that your CV can make the difference between getting an interview and being added to the reject pile.Here are our tips for writing a…
Read MoreCV Hints & Tips
For over 3o years, we have been helping pig stock men and women to secure jobs on pig farms across the UK and beyond.One thing that we have learned is that your CV can make the difference between getting an interview and being added to reject pile. Here are our tips for writing a precise…
Read MoreRoadhogs Newsletter – New Jobs, West End Farm, Farming Grants, NPA Awards & more!
Welcome to the Roadhogs Newsletter.Featuring the latest jobs, pig industry news, insights, funnies, opportunities and more! Cameron Naughton of West End Farm in Wiltshire was one of the first pig farmers in Britain to sign up to RSPCA’s Assured labelling scheme. Determined to raise pigs differently, RSPCA look on, after 25 years, at their high…
Read MoreRoadhogs Newsletter – New Jobs, PRRS Control, Children in Need & Meet our Pig Specialists!
Over 60 representatives from the Scottish Pig Industry came together last week to consider swine biosecurity. Scottish Farmer reports on the PRRS Control & Elimination project and the practical ways of preventing the virus. Top RSPCA Freedom Foods standard pig farm is seeking an enthusiastic outdoor pig stockperson in Oxfordshire. Together, we can make a…
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