News
29th Mar 2022
EA advice on permit surrender and temporary cessation options
The Environment Agency has provided an update on ‘permit surrender’, where operators choose to cancel their permit.
29th Mar 2022
We Eat Balanced campaign proves a hit with young consumers
AHDB’s We Eat Balanced TV advert successfully communicated that meat and dairy can be part of a balanced diet.
29th Mar 2022
NPA responds to Defra African swine fever consultation
The NPA has responded to a Defra consultation on proposed amendments to African swine fever (ASF) regulations in England.
23rd Mar 2022
Removal of 25% US maize tariff could bring feed price boost
In a move that should ease some of the pressure on feed prices, the UK will be lifting the 25% tariff on US maize imports.
22nd Mar 2022
What should Defra's small welfare grants cover?
Defra is currently working on developing the small grants scheme as part of the Animal Health and Welfare pathway.
21st Mar 2022
Ukrainian pig sector appeals for support as war causes crisis 'of enormous scale'
The Association of Ukrainian pig breeders has issued a plea for humanitarian assistance as the war generates an 'enormous crisis' for the country's pig industry.
21st Mar 2022
NPA welcomes big Morrisons price increase and urges other retailers to follow suit
The NPA has welcomed the move by Morrisons to increase its weekly contribution price by a massive 30p to 180p/kg.
18th Mar 2022
SPP will take time to react to processor and Europe price rises
The welcome processor price increases announced a week ago are likely to have come too late to feed into that week’s SPP.
17th Mar 2022
New Chile pork export deal to be worth £20m over five years
The UK has secured a new pork export deal with Chile worth an estimated £20 million over the first five years.
15th Mar 2022
Let's get the message out there! #BiteIntoBritish campaign to visit Aldi on Thursday
The next #BiteIntoBritish promotion will take place at an Aldi store in the town of Hessle in East Yorkshire on Thursday.