APPLICATIONS are sought for the pig sector PhD studentship programme for projects starting in October.

The research priorities identified by BPEX are pig health, pig welfare, cost of production, environmental impacts and product quality.

Applications are invited from all UK universities, colleges and research institutes.

They should be emailed to mike.varley@bpex.org.uk before February 4.

Further information from Dr Varley or Sue Wickham on 02476-478793 or at BPEX, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2TL.