News
23rd Mar 2017
UK pig herd growing, according to December survey
The UK pig herd grew by 3% in 2016, including a 2% increase in the female breeding herd, according to the latest Defra survey figures.
23rd Mar 2017
The Forum Awakens
We have had a flurry of posts on the forum since a rallying call from a poster to 'fire it up' earlier this week.
22nd Mar 2017
EU pigmeat exports continue to grow in 2017
Exports of fresh and frozen pork from Europe started 2017 strongly, following a good performance in 2016.
22nd Mar 2017
Lidl makes a commitment to British farming
Discount supermarket Lidl has signed a pledge confirming its commitment to British food and farming.
21st Mar 2017
NPA chief executive updates FSA board on antibiotic progress
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has updated the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) board on the progress the pig sector is making in reducing antibiotic usage.
21st Mar 2017
Producer share of retail price reaches three-year high
The share of pork retail prices received by producers topped 40% in February, a three-year high, on the back of stable producer prices but falling retail prices.
20th Mar 2017
NPA to work with EU colleagues on 'sensible' zinc oxide transition
The NPA will focus its attention persuading the European Commission to permit a 'sensible' transition period, after the CVMP reiterated its recommendation to ban zinc oxide.
20th Mar 2017
UK slaughterings continue to be well down year-on-year
UK clean pig slaughterings continue to be well down year-on-year, supporting a stable price in the early months of 2017.
18th Mar 2017
GB pigs short as SPP rises again - Peter Crichton commentary
Another firm day for sellers with the SPP moving up by 0.24p to stand at 150.18p and although German prices have stood on, GB pigs remain short.