News
7th Oct 2019
'Rebellion' protests to target meat sector
A series of protests targeting the meat industry are planned this week, as part of the wider Extinction Rebellion protests.
4th Oct 2019
Congratulations to the 2019 Farmers Weekly Pig Farmers of the Year
Norfolk outdoor pig producers North Farm Livestock has been named as 2019 Farmers Weekly Pig Farmers of the Year.
3rd Oct 2019
US imposes new tariffs on EU pork exports
The Trump administration has imposed a new tariff of 25% on pork products from the EU as the trade dispute between the US and EU escalates.
3rd Oct 2019
Defra showcases sniffer dogs at Heathrow in ASF crackdown
Defra appears to be stepping its efforts to keep African swine fever (ASF) out of the country, including the use of sniffer dogs at Heathrow Airport.
2nd Oct 2019
Changes to Red Tractor pigs scheme
Red Tractor has introduced two ‘mid-cycle changes’ in its pig standards from October 1.
28th Sep 2019
No Meat Again, Don't Know Where, Don't Know When
The SPP continues its slow upward progress, putting on a further 0.68p to stands at 153.75p, but it is still lagging behind the EU average price.
24th Sep 2019
Talks begin on next set of antibiotic targets
NPA chairman Richard Lister and PVS president Richard Pearson will represent the pig sector on a task force that will define new goals for antibiotic use.
24th Sep 2019
Why genome editing could deliver benefits for the pig sector
The NPA has responded to a call for evidence on genome editing, highlighting the value of such a key tool in improving the efficiency of pig production.
23rd Sep 2019
See AHDB's new 'Love flavour, Love Pork' advert before it airs
You can view AHDB's new pork promotional advert before it hits our TV screens next week.
23rd Sep 2019
See the NPA's letter to Theresa Villiers asking for a review of the no deal tariff regime
NPA chairman Richard Lister has written to Theresa Villiers, asking her to review the proposed no deal tariff regime for pork.