News
24th Apr 2017
Farmers' views sought in survey on planning process
Farmers' views are being sought as the NFU carries out a survey on the planning application process in England.
21st Apr 2017
eMB-Pigs uptake hits 60% mark one year after launch
One year after its launch, data representing around 60% of the pig herd in England has been uploaded onto the eMB-Pigs database.
21st Apr 2017
Primary pork sales decline again
Volumes of primary pork sold by UK retailers continues to fall year-on-year, although this was partly countered in the most recent quarter by an increase in value.
20th Apr 2017
New figures highlight huge gap between best and worst performing pig farms
New figures published this week have highlighted the huge gap between the best and worst performing pig farms.
19th Apr 2017
Research funding boost to aid livestock industry
Two major research institutions have announced significant funding boosts that will help protect UK livestock against damaging diseases.
18th Apr 2017
NPA to bang the drum for members during election campaign
The NPA will call for all parties to deliver a fair deal for pig farmers from the Brexit negotiations ahead of the June General Election.
17th Apr 2017
NPA responds to Countryfile feature on LA-MRSA in Denmark
The NPA has highlighted the UK pig industry’s determination to maintain the current ‘very low’ levels of risk from LA-MRSA in pigs in this country.
16th Apr 2017
Red Tractor announces May member meeting dates
Red Tractor has announced it will be holding events across England to engage with members on areas it has been working over the last few years.
14th Apr 2017
60 countries at risk from tainted Brazilian imports, new data shows
Sixty countries, including the US, Canada and some EU nations, are at risk of importing meat from the companies at the centre of the Brazilian meat scandal.
14th Apr 2017
RBST calls for consumer support as native species decline
The Gloucestershire Old Spot is one of seven native pig breeds in decline prompting calls from RBST for consumer support.