News
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.
4th Oct 2019
Congratulations to the 2019 Farmers Weekly Pig Farmers of the Year
Norfolk outdoor pig producers North Farm Livestock has been named as 2019 Farmers Weekly Pig Farmers of the Year.
3rd Oct 2019
US imposes new tariffs on EU pork exports
The Trump administration has imposed a new tariff of 25% on pork products from the EU as the trade dispute between the US and EU escalates.
3rd Oct 2019
Defra showcases sniffer dogs at Heathrow in ASF crackdown
Defra appears to be stepping its efforts to keep African swine fever (ASF) out of the country, including the use of sniffer dogs at Heathrow Airport.
2nd Oct 2019
Changes to Red Tractor pigs scheme
Red Tractor has introduced two ‘mid-cycle changes’ in its pig standards from October 1.
2nd Oct 2019
Entries sought for 2020 EU PiG Grand Prix
Fresh approaches to improving biosecurity to address the ASF threat are among the challenges set out in the 2020 EU PiG Grand Prix.
1st Oct 2019
Keep eating bacon and sausages, public advised
New research has suggested people will have little to gain in cutting down on bacon and sausages, shedding a fresh perspective on a long-running debate.
28th Sep 2019
No Meat Again, Don't Know Where, Don't Know When
The SPP continues its slow upward progress, putting on a further 0.68p to stands at 153.75p, but it is still lagging behind the EU average price.
28th Sep 2019
What appetite is there for resistance? New forum entry
In the latest post on the forum, Richard Longthorp wants to hear your views on Brexit - and what the pig sector should be doing about the threat of a no deal.