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27th Oct 2017

HealthWelfare

Swine dysentery outbreak in Yorkshire


There are reports of a swine dysentery outbreak in Yorkshire. 

26th Oct 2017

Prices

Global pig production forecast to grow in 2018


Global pork production will rise by almost 2% on the year to 113.1 million tonnes in 2018, according to the latest USDA forecasts.

26th Oct 2017

Brussels

EU PiG Grand Prix Winners announced


Eight pig producers from across Europe have been announced as winners of the first EU PiG Grand Prix and will now carry the title of EU PiG Ambassador.

25th Oct 2017

Brussels

NFU concern at Brexit impasse


The NFU has expressed concern over the apparent roadblocks holding back progress in Brexit negotiations between the UK and the rest of the EU. 

19th Oct 2017

HealthWelfare

High mycotoxin levels detected in crop samples


Large mycotoxin loadings of DON and ZEA have been detected in some samples of new crop wheat and barley, according to Trouw Nutrition.

18th Oct 2017

NPANews

Congratulations to new pig industry Nuffield Scholars


The NPA congratulates the new Nuffield Scholars whose scholarships will provide some valuable insights for the pig industry.

16th Oct 2017

HealthWelfare

NPA will continue to explore post-Brexit zinc oxide options  


The NPA will continue to explore the options for using zinc oxide in piglet diets in the UK after we leave the EU, the association’s Georgina Crayford said.

14th Oct 2017

HealthWelfare

RUMA responds to CMO 'antibiotic apocalypse' comments


RUMA has outlined the approach taken by UK agriculture to antibiotic use after England’s chief medical officer warned of a possible 'post-antibiotic apocalypse'.

13th Oct 2017

Brussels

Have you seen this pink (Brussels-funded) pork bus?


A pink bus trying to promote EU pork has been spotted roaming some of our major cities.

13th Oct 2017

Brussels

Parish calls for fair Brexit trade deals for farmers


Neil Parish, chair of the EFRA Committee has called on the Government to ensure future trade deals do not disadvantage UK farmers.