News
27th Apr 2020
Defra publishes advice on spreading and storing slurry during COVID-19
Defra has published advice on spreading slurry and milk and story slurry during the COVID-19 epidemic.
27th Apr 2020
UK pork market still 'relatively unscathed' as EU prices fall
The UK pork market continues to function ‘relatively unscathed’ during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to Thames Valley Cambac.
27th Apr 2020
RSPCA Assured to roll out virtual assessments
RSPCA Assured is rolling out virtual farm assessments from the start of this week, using streaming platforms to replace physical inspections.
24th Apr 2020
NPA welcomes provision of COVID-19 tests for farmers and food chain workers
Farmers and other food chain workers in England with COVID-19-like symptoms will now be eligible for tests, as the Government’s extends its testing programme.
24th Apr 2020
Morrisons offers farmer suppliers 5% discount on shopping
Morrisons continues to lead the way in publicly supporting its farmers during the COVID-19 crisis.
23rd Apr 2020
AHDB launches new campaign to promote pulled pork
AHDB has launched a welcome new campaign to encourage people to eat pulled pork at home to help rebalance the pork carcase during the COVID-19 outbreak.
22nd Apr 2020
Members Area COVID-19 updates - webinar and key issues document
The Members' Area has been updated with the latest information on COVID-19 and more.
22nd Apr 2020
Environment Agency sets out its approach to regulation during coronavirus
The Environment Agency has told the NPA that it has sopped routine farm inspections, but officers will still investigate serious pollution incidents
21st Apr 2020
Mike Sheldon to continue as AHDB Pork chair
Mike Sheldon has been reappointed by UK Ministers for a second term as chair of AHDB’s pork sector board.
21st Apr 2020
Bayer launches new innovation grant initiative
Bayer Animal Health has launched a global ‘Care4Pigs’ grant initiative to ‘help the industry turn innovative ideas for advancing pig wellbeing into a reality’.