News
22nd Nov 2018
Buy Red Tractor to support responsible antibiotic use - CMO
The Government's Chief Medical Officer has issued a ringing endorsement of the UK farming sector's approach to antibiotic use.
21st Nov 2018
NPA spreads ASF message in Times article
The NPA has warned of the dangers of bringing potentially infected meat into the UK in an excellent article about ASF in the Times.
20th Nov 2018
Chris Brant Award recognises one of Yorkshire's unsung heroes
There was a hugely popular winner of the Chris Brant Award as Rita Wells was honoured for her work on pig farms and with Ladies in Pigs (LIPs).
19th Nov 2018
Pig sector 'on track to meet antibiotic targets'
The UK pig sector is on track to reach its antibiotic targets on the back of a ‘positive coordinated effort’ across the pig sector.
19th Nov 2018
Tax change incentive for farm building investment
Now is a good time for farmers to be erecting and refurbishing farm buildings, according to financial experts.
19th Nov 2018
Producers urged to enter EU PiG Grand Prix
The 2019 European Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) Grand Prix is open for entries.
16th Nov 2018
Hauliers urged to take action to reduce risk of ASF reaching the UK
Defra Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss has written to hauliers warning them of the risks of bringing African swine fever into the UK.
16th Nov 2018
Gove staying at Defra - reports
Defra Secretary Michael Gove is staying at Defra, according to the latest reports.
16th Nov 2018
15th Nov 2018
Forum entry - thoughts and queries on Brexit Agreement
"I believe the main reason farmers voted to leave the EU was to get rid of red tape but alas its not happening."