News
19th May 2017
UK livestock industry facing new guidelines for 'critically important antibiotics'
The UK livestock industry is being asked to reduce use of certain categories of antibiotics deemed to be 'critically important'.
18th May 2017
NPA election manifesto calls for 'Fair Deal for the British Pig Industry'
The National Pig Association (NPA) is using its General Election manifesto to call for a fair and balanced deal for British pig farmers.
18th May 2017
Tight supplies put a brake on UK pork exports but imports rising
Tight domestic supplies are putting a brake on pork exports and resulting in a big year-on-year increase in imports, the latest data from HMRC shows.
17th May 2017
Lib Dems would introduce a National Food Strategy
The Liberal Democrats would introduce a National Food Strategy to promote the production and consumption of healthy, sustainable and affordable food.
17th May 2017
Scottish pig farmers back Health Charter
All Scottish pig farmers who are members of the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) assurance scheme have now signed up to the Scottish Pig Health Charter.
16th May 2017
Labour pledges to support agriculture in Brexit trade negotiations
A Labour Government would ensure British farmers were not disadvantaged in Brexit trade negotiations, according to the Party's election manifesto.
16th May 2017
First EU PiG Grand Prix attracts big interest
A contest set up to identify best practice across the EU pig industry has received an impressive 247 entries.
12th May 2017
GB prices up again but keep an eye on the German sow market - Peter Crichton
Although GB pig prices are continuing to move ahead, with the latest SPP rising by 1.29p to 157.82p, German producer prices have stood on and sow prices have slipped.
12th May 2017
Members' help needed to provide evidence on local labour difficulties
We need help from members to show the Government how dependent we are on migrant labour and how difficult it can be to recruit local staff.
12th May 2017
BVA launches 7-point antibiotic plan poster
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new poster outlining a 7-point plan for responsible use of antibiotics by veterinary practices.