News
16th Sep 2020
Participants wanted for biosecurity study
APHA is looking for participants from the UK for a new EU-funded study on the cost-effectiveness of biosecurity on pig farms.
15th Sep 2020
More wild boar test positive for ASF in Brandenburg state
Five more wild boar in the German state of Brandenburg have tested positive for African swine fever (ASF).
15th Sep 2020
GB breeding herd shows performance gains
The GB breeding herd has achieved significant performance gains over the past 12 months, the latest data from Agrosoft shows.
14th Sep 2020
China and other non-EU countries ban pork from Germany
China has banned pork imports from Germany, following confirmation of African swine fever in wild boar close to the Polish border on Thursday.
11th Sep 2020
NPA welcomes UK-Japan trade deal
The NPA has welcomed confirmation of a new Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Japan that could potentially boost pork exports.
11th Sep 2020
Germany takes steps to limit African swine fever spread
The German authorities are putting plans into place plans to minimise the impact of African swine fever on the feral and domestic pig herds.
10th Sep 2020
German ASF outbreak could have knock-on effect in UK
Confirmation of Germany's first case of African swine fever (ASF) could have a significant impact on the wider market.
10th Sep 2020
African swine fever confirmed in Germany
African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in a wild boar in Germany, according to media reports.
9th Sep 2020
A round up of the big Brexit issues
Brexit is back on the agenda in a big way, with a number of key issues that could affect the pig sector coming to the fore over the past few days.
8th Sep 2020
NPA expresses concern over breeding stock exports after EU Exit
The NPA has expressed concern about the ability of the UK pig sector to export live breeding pigs after the transition period ends at the start of 2021.