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3rd Feb 2021

HealthWelfare

German ASF cases top 600 as protection zones expanded


More than 600 cases of African swine fever (ASF) have now been confirmed in Germany, as new cases result in the expansion of the protection zones. 

2nd Feb 2021

NPANews

NPA spreading the industry message far and wide


The NPA continues to spread the message far and wide about the ‘perfect storm’ hitting the pig sector, as national and international media interest grows.

2nd Feb 2021

Brussels

Groupage consignments - moving Goods from GB to NI


Defra and DAERA have worked with hauliers to establish a new Groupage model for movements into Northern Ireland.

1st Feb 2021

Prices

AHDB 2021 Outlook - production to top 1m tonnes, but prices under pressure


UK pork production is set exceed 1 million tonnes for the first time since 1999 this year, but the market will remain difficult. 

29th Jan 2021

HealthWelfare

Food sector workers can register for free COVID-19 testing


Defra has informed the NFU that businesses with at least 50 employees can register for government-funded lateral flow tests for asymptomatic workers.

29th Jan 2021

Brussels

Lastest husting video uploaded


The latest husting video from the P.I.G candidates has gone live today

28th Jan 2021

Brussels

Media continues to pick up on NPA concerns over impact of Brexit checks and COVID plant closures - UPDATED


High profile media outlets continue to highlight the NPA's concerns over the plight facing pig farmers due to new Brexit rules at ports and COVID-19. 

28th Jan 2021

Environment

AHDB podcast discusses environmental permitting with EA


AHDB has released a podcast with the Environment Agency (EA) discussing environmental permitting regulations (EPR).

27th Jan 2021

Brussels

Latest Husting Videos


See the latest husting videos from Richard Knox and Hugh Crabtree in the Elections page

27th Jan 2021

HealthWelfare

Latest Real Welfare report highlights improvement and good overall standards


The vast majority of pig farms continue to demonstrate good levels of welfare, the latest report on AHDB's Real Welfare Scheme shows.