News
4th Jan 2018
NPA welcomes Gove speech but key will be in delivery
The NPA has welcome a speech by Michael Gove during which he confirmed farm spending would be focused on public goods in the future.
4th Jan 2018
Wholesaler apologises after pork mislabelling exposed
A leading wholesaler has apologised to a Suffolk farmer’s wife after she exposed a clear case of misleading labelling.
4th Jan 2018
Forum post - we need to secure more of fickle home market
The first forum post of 2018 questions whether AHDB has got its priorities right with its call for UK agriculture to up its productivity levels.
4th Jan 2018
Red Tractor standards recognised by rodenticide campaign
Red Tractor Assured farmers can continue to buy professional rodenticides without taking part in a stewardship training course.
3rd Jan 2018
What are the market prospects for 2018?
While 2017 brought a welcome return to profitability in the marketplace, 2018 looks set to be more challenging for pig producers.
3rd Jan 2018
AHDB calls for agricultural productivity revolution
A revolution in agricultural productivity will be needed if we are to capitalise on Brexit, continue to feed ourselves as a nation, according to AHDB.
3rd Jan 2018
Deerpark announces major Chinese frozen boar semen export deal
The UK has received its largest ever export order from China for frozen boar semen, in a deal which also involves training Chinese staff.
2nd Jan 2018
Red Tractor members caught out by eMB requirement
A total of 9% of Red Tractor Pork scheme members incurred non-conformances as a result of the new eMB-Pigs recording requirement.
2nd Jan 2018
2018 Agriculture Bill to shape future of farming
The new Agricultural Bill in 2018 will shape the farming industry for generations to come, NFU president Meurig Raymond said.
1st Jan 2018
Red Tractor founder awarded CBE
David Clarke, a founding member of Red Tractor Assurance, has been honoured with a CBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours.