News
5th May 2017
UK needs to act fast to avoid post-Brexit Chinese export delays
The UK pig industry could face delays in resuming exports to China unless the Government moves quickly, AHDB strategy director Mick Sloyan has warned.
4th May 2017
BVA highlights importance of vets in Brexit health and welfare drive
The BVA has stressed the importance of vets in achieving the UK Government’s post-Brexit vision for high animal welfare and food safety standards.
3rd May 2017
House of Lords committee echoes NPA concerns over Brexit
The NPA has welcomed a comprehensive Parliamentary report into the implications of Brexit for agriculture that echoes virtually all its major concerns.
3rd May 2017
Brexit trade arrangements could be a disaster for farming, Lords warn
The Government must agree transitional arrangements with the EU, in order to mitigate the potentially disastrous effects of Brexit.
2nd May 2017
NFU lays out its election priorities
The NFU has set out five key policy challenges for prospective parliamentary candidates to adopt to Back British Farming ahead of the General Election.
27th Apr 2017
MPs warn of labour crisis unless urgent action is taken
A committee of MPs has warned current labour shortages across the agricultural sector could become a crisis unless urgent measures are taken.
17th Apr 2017
NPA responds to Countryfile feature on LA-MRSA in Denmark
The NPA has highlighted the UK pig industry’s determination to maintain the current ‘very low’ levels of risk from LA-MRSA in pigs in this country.
16th Apr 2017
Red Tractor announces May member meeting dates
Red Tractor has announced it will be holding events across England to engage with members on areas it has been working over the last few years.
14th Apr 2017
RBST calls for consumer support as native species decline
The Gloucestershire Old Spot is one of seven native pig breeds in decline prompting calls from RBST for consumer support.
13th Apr 2017
NPA chief exec interviewed on LA-MRSA for Countryfile
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has been interviewed about LA-MSRA for a feature due to be aired on BBC’s Countryfile programme on Sunday night.