Peter Crichton’s commentary for February 27, 2015
The wide gap between spot and contract prices has narrowed significantly with the news that…
Monthly Archives: February, 2015
UK pig farm leaders deliver tough message at Brussels breakfast
The British pig industry has made huge strides in professionalism but is being “sold short…
New NPA Allied Industry Group has three newcomers
Three new industry members have been elected to the National Pig Association (NPA) new Allied…
Pigmeat storage is “right step” but action could be better
Copa-Cogeca has welcomed the opening of a pigmeat storage scheme by the European Commission (EC)…
NPA’s new Producer Group includes five new faces
Five new people have been elected to the National Pig Association (NPA) producer group after…
Smart phone access planned for veterinary medicines updates
Farmers and vets will soon be able to access up-to-date veterinary medicines information on their…
NPA leaders poised to deliver strong British pig message in Brussels
British pig production is the most forward-looking in Europe, pig industry leaders will tell MEPs…
Danish Crown and Tican announce merger decision
Danish Crown and Tican, Denmark’s two cooperative slaughterhouse companies, have agreed to merge, launching a…
Environment Agency turns down Foston pig plan
An application by Midland Pig Producers to create Foston Pig Unit and Anaerobic Digestion Plant…
Date set for outdoor equipment sale from 500-sow Dorset herd
Auctioneer Peter Crichton has announced the sale on Saturday, March 28, of outdoor equipment from…