News
3rd Nov 2017
NPA sets out Brexit opportunities and threats
In a new document, published today, the NPA highlights the key opportunities and threats for the pig sector from Brexit.
2nd Nov 2017
Pig farm incomes soared in 2016/17 but tougher times ahead
Following, the horrors of the previous year, average pig farm incomes grew by 167% in 2016/17, official Defra figures show.
2nd Nov 2017
Zoe's surreal but strangely uplifting experience
In her latest column for Pig World, Zoe recounts the surreal but uplifting experience of attending the Woman of the Year awards.
2nd Nov 2017
Fire-hit Brechin abattoir to re-open in mid-November
Quality Pork Ltd's (QPL) Brechin abattoir is due to re-open in mid-November following a three-a-half month closure due to a major fire.
2nd Nov 2017
Water abstraction exemptions to end
Licensing exemptions for for the remaining significant abstractions come to an end at the end of this year.
1st Nov 2017
Battle of Britain Memorial Sausage named the Supreme Sausage
The prestigious title of UK Champion has gone to Kent butchers JC Rook & Sons Ltd for its Battle of Britain Memorial Sausage.
1st Nov 2017
Charlie Allen wins prestigious David Black award
Oxfordshire farmer and founder member of Thames Valley Cambac (TVC) Charlie Allen has won the prestigious David Black Award.
1st Nov 2017
NFU president Meurig Raymond to step down
NFU president Meurig Raymond has announced he will stand down from the role in February.
31st Oct 2017
New GB pig disease surveillance dashboard launched
A new online resource designed to share pig disease surveillance work has been launched today.
31st Oct 2017
NPA puts the record straight on media antibiotic reports
The NPA has responded to inaccuracies reported in the national media’s take on the announcement of new antibiotic targets for the livestock sector.