News

BBC Radio Gloucestershire ran an excellent feature on African swine fever and the risk the Forest of Dean wild boar population poses to the UK's pig population. 

The NPA has submitted its response to Defra's 'Health and Harmony' Command Paper on the future of food and farming. 

Leading pig business Wayland Farms has been shortlisted for the Antibiotic Guardian Awards. 

In a significant victory for NPA lobbying efforts, the European Commission has dropped plans for a drastic reduction in permitted copper levels in piglet feed.

Red Tractor is looking for a new chair of its pork sector board to replace Mike Sheldon, who will complete his three-year term in the role in November 2018.

Rare Breeds Survival Trust CEO Tom Beeston has announced his decision to step down after more than four years with the charity.  

The Black Farmer has urged pork producers to do more to engage with consumers to market their pork. 

Today is the last chance to respond to Defra's 'Health and Harmony' Command Paper consultation on the future of food, farming and the environment.  

The Red Tractor pigs scheme has issued new guidance for scheme members considering balcony systems for housing pigs. 

Mixed prices across the board today. Although the latest SPP has gone up by 0.55p to 145.82p, unfortunately EU prices are heading south at an alarming speed.