News
29th Apr 2020
Trump intervenes to keep US meat supplies moving
US president Donald Trump has intervened to try and keep US meat supplies moving after further meat plant closures due to COVID-19.
28th Apr 2020
PIC webinar sets out how pig farms can reduce COVID-19 risk
PIC has staged a very useful webinar explaining how producers can protect workers and sustain businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
26th Apr 2020
The Times They are a Changin'
Very much a two tier trade and, although the SPP, crept ahead by 0.37p and now stands at 164p, the picture on the other side of the Channel looks very different.
26th Apr 2020
Forum latest - more discussion on remote Red Tractor inspections
The comment keeps coming into the forum on Red Tractor's plans for remote 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.
