News
23rd Sep 2016
Tightening of EU supplies boosts UK pig price prospects
The prospect of improved UK prices being sustained over the coming months have been boosted by new figures showing a decline in the EU pig herd.
22nd Sep 2016
Upton pig farm application approved despite mass opposition
Plans for a new pig farm in Lincolnshire have been approved, despite mass opposition from local residents and animal rights campaigners determined to stop it.
21st Sep 2016
AHDB pork campaign generates millions for industry
The second phase of AHDB Pork’s Pulled Pork campaign generated an extra £13 million for the pig industry, according to figures just released.
21st Sep 2016
NPA urges caution on calls for welfare labelling
The NPA has urged caution in response to calls from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for mandatory method of production labelling on meat and dairy products.
20th Sep 2016
Brexit means cheap food (if some have their way)
Brexit means Brexit, Theresa May was keen to stress as she found herself in charge of the ship steering the UK through the murky waters of the next few years.
19th Sep 2016
Access to capital will be key to achieving antibiotic reduction - RUMA
The alliance coordinating the livestock industry’s efforts to reduce usage of antibiotics has stressed the industry will need access to capital to achieve this.
17th Sep 2016
Co-op to move to 100 per cent British bacon
The Co-op will source all its bacon from Britain as part of a major commitment to home-produced food that will also see it move to 100% British lamb.
16th Sep 2016
O'Neill response - Government outlines plans to address AMR
The Government has confirmed its commitment to setting targets for antibiotic usage across the livestock sectors and to introducing tougher regulation on veterinary medicines.
14th Sep 2016
FAO announces steps to address AMR on a global scale
A new drive to address the problems associated with antibiotic usage in livestock on a global scale has been announced.
14th Sep 2016
MPs encouraged to Back British Farmers
MPs will be encouraged to Back British Farming today as the NFU takes its campaign to the heart of the political establishment.