News
15th Oct 2018
ASF confirmed on 20,000-pig farm in China
China has suffered its biggest and most serious outbreak of ASF as the disease was confirmed on a farm with nearly 20,000 pigs.
15th Oct 2018
NPA AIG Member of the Year - voting closed
Voting is now closed for the NPA Allied Industry Group (AIG) Member of the Year award.
15th Oct 2018
BPA elects new chairman
Jane Mathews has been elected as the new chairman of the British Pig Association.
15th Oct 2018
Focus on tails at South Central Autumn Regional meeting
The South Central Autumn Regional meeting takes place on Tuesday night at Newbury, with a focus on tails.
14th Oct 2018
Hard Times
Another testing week draws to a close with the SPP still in decline, losing another 0.42p to 146.79p.
12th Oct 2018
Future farm support - survey closed
Thank-you to everyone who has responded to our survey on how the pig sector could benefit under a new post-Brexit farm support system.
12th Oct 2018
Ed's Brexit round-up - Agriculture Bill special!
After a quiet summer recess, it has been full steam ahead as far as UK farming and politics are concerned.
12th Oct 2018
France to build fence to keep African swine fever out
The French authorities will begin erecting a fence on the Belgian border this weekend to try and keep African swine out of the country.
12th Oct 2018
Pig meat sales hold up amid red meat decline
Sales of pigmeat held steady during the 12 weeks ending September 9, as overall red meat sales fell.
11th Oct 2018
Number of confirmed ASF cases in Belgium rises to 75
A total of 75 wild boar have now been confirmed with African swine fever (ASF) in Belgium.