News
22nd Jan 2021
Forum latest - does anyone keep old copies of the Yorkshire Post
The latest forum entry is a call out from Ladies in Pigs for anyone who keeps old copies of the Yorkshire Post.
22nd Jan 2021
Higher carcase weights drive increase in UK pig production in 2020
UK pig meat production reached 984,300 tonnes in 2020, a 2.8% increase on 2019, driven by higher carcase weights.
21st Jan 2021
Flood warnings in place
Flood warnings are in place all over the country, as Storm Christoph brings heavy rain and snow.
21st Jan 2021
Carcase weights hit new high as SPP decline continues
Avergage carcase weights continue to rise, reaching a new record in the latest SPP sample, while prices go the other way.
20th Jan 2021
Members Area - important Trichinella testing update
We have posted new information in the Members' Area about the latest requirements for EU pork exports to be tested for Trichinella.
20th Jan 2021
NPA continues to spread the word about damaging meat export delays
The NPA's concerns over the serious disruption being caused to the pig sector due to the new requirements at ports continue to be picked up by the media.
20th Jan 2021
Resource efficiency and waste - key actions for farmers
The Environment Agency has published a document summarising 'Key Actions for Farmers' when it comes to resource efficiency and waste.
19th Jan 2021
18th Jan 2021
Have you looked at the Red Tractor consultation yet?
We would like to remind pig producers to take a look at the Red Tractor consultation on some significant proposed changes to its standards.
18th Jan 2021
Brexit updates for members!
Regular updates on how the changes introduced at the start of this year are available for members in the EU Exit section of the website.