News
12th Feb 2018
Strategic Farm application deadline this week
Pig producers wishing to put themselves forward for AHDB's Strategic Farm programme now have just a few days to do so.
11th Feb 2018
Food and farming industry set out Brexit priorities
Thirty-six organisations representing the UK’s food and farming industry, including the NPA, have issued a joint Brexit statement.
9th Feb 2018
February 11 eMB-Pigs reminder
Producers are reminded that antibiotic data for the fourth quarter of 2017 must be uploaded onto the eMB-Pigs database by February 11.
9th Feb 2018
Ed's Brexit round-up
If proof were needed that we really are lurching from one position to another, then this week is it.
9th Feb 2018
BBC puts the spotlight on African Swine Fever
The BBC has put the spotlight on African Swine Fever (ASF), which is currently spreading across large parts of Europe.
9th Feb 2018
Pig keeper handed suspended prison sentence
A Suffolk pig keeper has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting to the mistreatment of his pigs at a farm in east Suffolk.
8th Feb 2018
Antibiotic figures highlight post-Brexit trade risks
The use of antibiotics in US pig farming is twice as high as in the UK, according to the Alliance to Save our Antibiotics.
8th Feb 2018
Global pork supply to rise in first quarter of 2018
Global pork supply is forecast to increase further in the first quarter 2018, mainly driven by the US, Canada, and Brazil.
7th Feb 2018
New equipment grants available - but limited options for pigs
Grants of up to £12,000 will be available to buy new farm equipment under a new £60m grants scheme announced today by George Eustice.
7th Feb 2018
BPA opens doors to India for UK pig breeders
The BPA has signed an agreement that will see the UK pig industry support the process of pig breeding and production in India.