News
29th Nov 2017
Vitamin prices to rise following German plant fire
A major fire at one of the world’s primary suppliers of vitamins A and E will put pressure on supplies next year, a feed company has warned.
29th Nov 2017
Vet letter signed by 1,200 seeks clarity on animal welfare
The fall out from the vote over animal sentience continued, after nearly 1,200 vets and veterinary nurses signed a letter calling for clarity on the issue.
28th Nov 2017
Hard Brexit forecast to cut EU pigmeat value by €2.3 billion
A hard Brexit would reduce the value of EU pigmeat production by €2.3 billion according to a new report published this week.
28th Nov 2017
Industrial Strategy presents opportunities for agriculture - NPA
The NPA has welcomed the publication of the Government's Industrial Strategy, which sets out plans to provide incentives to adopt new technologies.
28th Nov 2017
EA to explain proposed new water discharge charges
The Environment Agency has developed a charging scheme specifically for EPR water discharge and groundwater activities.
27th Nov 2017
Webinar tonight to explain permitting changes
AHDB and the Environment Agency (EA) are hosting a webinar tonight to explain how changes to environmental permitting could affect pig producers.
27th Nov 2017
MPs highlight concerns of pig sector over EU labour
A cross-party group of MPs has reiterated the NPA's concerns over future access to EU labour during a parliamentary reception.
24th Nov 2017
Ed's Brexit round-up
This week was one of great interest, not because of what has happened, but because of what could happen as Brexit issues begin to unfold.
24th Nov 2017
UK pork plants given green light for Chinese trotter exports
Three major UK pork plants have been given green light to start shipping trotters to China.
23rd Nov 2017
Gove - Government committed to highest standards of animal welfare
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has insisted the Government remains committed to the very highest standards of animal welfare.