News
8th Dec 2016
Pig price continues to rise as UK-EU gap widens
The UK pig price continues to rise, despite a slight strenghthening of the pound and falling EU pig prices.
8th Dec 2016
Antibiotic briefings updated
We have updated our antibiotic briefings in light of recent developments.
7th Dec 2016
Contribution of migrant labour recognised in Food and Farming Awards
The contribution made by migrant labour to the UK agricultural economy has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
5th Dec 2016
Proposed Red Tractor changes - what they mean for farmers
Pig World has taken a detailed look at what the proposed changes to Red Tractor standards will mean for producers.
3rd Dec 2016
Hands up and a huge apology - Soil Association chief executive attempts to repair damage
The Soil Association's chief executive has issued a 'huge apology' over a tweet that suggested conventional farmers were 'abusing' animals.
2nd Dec 2016
New NVZ designations for England announced
Defra has announced details of new Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) designations that will apply in England between 2017 and 2020.
2nd Dec 2016
Single Market access prospects grow - but at a cost
Brexit Secretary David Davis has revealed the Government might be prepared to pay to access the Single Market, after we leave the EU.
1st Dec 2016
AHDB Pork proposes additional £1m promotional spend
AHDB Pork is proposing to spend an extra £1m on promoting British pork under a new three-year strategy for the sector, launched today.
1st Dec 2016
Pig and poultry industries issue Brexit labour warning to Government
The NPA has joined forces with poultry industry organisations to warn the Government of the huge potential impact of restricting access to migrant labour after we leave the EU.
1st Dec 2016
Urgent call to enter antibiotic usage data by the end of the year
AHDB Pork has issued an urgent plea to any producers who have not done so yet to enter antibiotic usage data onto the eMB-Pigs database by the end of the year.