News
11th Oct 2019
Swine Dysentery confirmed in Norfolk
Another case of Swine Dysentery has been confirmed on a pig farm in Norfolk.
11th Oct 2019
Pig farmers wanted for biosecurity research
PhD student Cennydd Jones, from Aberystwyth University, is looking for pig farmers to take part in important research on biosecurity.
11th Oct 2019
Forum latest - Brexit impact and Welfare Code omission
The two latest entries on the forum cover the threat of a Brexit no deal and the Welfare Code, and what was missing from it.
10th Oct 2019
300 Red Tractor pig members to transferred to new certification body
Around 300 Red Tractor members will be transferred to a new certification body after SAI Global gave notice to stop operating the pigs scheme.
10th Oct 2019
Environment Agency clarifies position on covering slurry stores
The Environment Agency has finally clarified the position on the requirement for farmers to cover slurry stores by February 2021.
9th Oct 2019
New developments for Livestock Information Service
AHDB has created a new company called Livestock Information Limited (LI Ltd) to manage the design and implementation of the Livestock Information Service.
9th Oct 2019
Forum latest - Brexit: Is it time for something more robust to be considered?
In the latest forum post, Richard Longthorp seeks views on how the industry should respond to yesterday's massive no deal tariff setback.
8th Oct 2019
NPA warns of perfect storm after Government rejects tariff pleas
The NPA has warned of a ‘perfect storm’ for UK pork production after the Government rejected its calls to review damaging no deal import tariff plans.
7th Oct 2019
'Rebellion' protests to target meat sector
A series of protests targeting the meat industry are planned this week, as part of the wider Extinction Rebellion protests.
7th Oct 2019
AHDB begins search for new chair
AHDB has begun its search for a new chair to replace Sir Peter Kendall, whose term of office ends in March next year.