News
27th Oct 2017
26th Oct 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.