HSBC Visit a BQP growing farm to learn of B&B pig production

On the 5th September many of the UK HSBC bank managers arrived on a BQP growing site, the morning was comprised of a site visit around the pigs then a meeting to discuss the benefits of having B&B pigs on farm. whilst also discussing BQP, Pilgrims and JBS we looked at the projected need for more growing farms withing the UK. The first thing we needed to do was ensure everyone was in the correct PPE for Bio security reasons. This meant either clean wellingtons or protective over shoes and paper overalls. Once all had signed in and Health and safety precautions had been discussed the visit could commence led by the farmer Charles, Richard Gooding and Mark Jagger.

The team were split into three groups, a explanation of the requirement of work the farmer would need to do on a day to days basis was given and how the straw and muck played an important role in soil health on the farm along with the savings in fertiliser costs.
Discussions on how herd health played an important part in the performance on the unit and the factors affecting it.

Once the farm walk had finished, we all went to the farm and a joint presentation was given to the HSBC team. the subjects included:

• The history on the pigs sector in the UK.
• Predictions going farward
• BQP, Pilgrims Europe and JBS
• The benefits of doing a B&B pigs system to the farmer and how it effects the cash flow.

The day was concluded with a quick  meal to make for a successful day. A huge thank must be given to Charles, Henry, Lindsay, mum and dad for hosting such a great morning.