News

Although the recent heatwave may be waving goodbye fairly soon, it has played havoc with pig producers throughout the country.

Defra has published a new guide setting out the steps farmers, advisors and contractors can take to reduce ammonia emissions and help improve air quality.  

There is still time - just - to make your nomination for this year’s NPA Chris Brant Award, which will be presented at the National Pig Awards in November.

An interesting development in the veterinary sector. VetPartners has announced the acquisition of the Origin group. 

Defra is currently consulting on plans to improve air quality which could include new regulations on spreading fertiliser, livestock housing and slurry storage. 

The Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) has distanced itself from an infographic published by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

The pig sector is actively debating the question of whether we could begin feeding heat treated food waste to pigs again, the NPA said.

AHDB’s Pork Board has agreed to fund a working group to oversee a project aimed at delivering improved control of the British feral wild boar population.

It’s a pity that pig prices are not as hot as the weather. Although the SPP managed to stand on at 150.47p, German prices continue to retreat.

This week's Brexit round-up analysed the pros and cons of the Chequers agreement and subsequent White Paper for the pig industry.