Exotic diseases threatening the UK pig sector have been discussed at a special round-table meeting in London attended by nearly 50 industry representatives.The meeting, which was…
Month: April 2014
Pork producer Stockcroft Pigs has joined sustainable farming organisation LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) as a corporate member.The company is looking to implement LEAF’s Integrated Farm…
A record 14 British meat exporters are attending this week’s (April 8-11) Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) exhibition in Singapore on the EBLEX-BPEX pavilion as part…
Thanks to social media, there are now more ways than ever to try and connect with consumers. It has proved to be a valuable way to…
Jane Jordan reports on a special round table debate, organised by Pig World and sponsored by MSD Animal Health, that brought representatives from the pig industry,…
Here we are at the start of warmer, brighter late spring/early summer days, writes John Gadd. It’s such a relief to walk outdoor farms (I live…
Members of the European Commission’s working group on pig meat forecast that pig supplies are set to tighten further in 2014.Reporting the numbers in Pig Market…
Producers have until the end of the month to get themselves signed off as competent to carry out euthanasia on pigs.The training can be carried out…
The Government has appointed Peter Kendall as the new chairman of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The appintment, which took effect from April 1,…
Cranswick plc has announced that underlying sales increased by 12% in the year ended March 31, 2014.Total sales for the year were 13% higher after taking…