It’s a pity that the pig trade has not been as hot as the weather and although the SPP moved up a touch, rising to 152.5p,…
Month: July 2019
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) said it is delighted that George Eustice MP has returned to Defra as part of the Prime Minister’s reshuffle. Christopher…
George Eustice has returned to Defra after quitting his Ministerial role at the Department earlier this year in protest at the Government’s Brexit policy. As Boris…
Farm leaders have urged Theresa Villiers, the new Environment Secretary, to ensure the UK leaves the EU in a smooth and orderly manner, which includes free…
Pig producers and allied industry companies are being urged to consider taking on a pig industry scholar under an industry initiative promoting careers in the sector.…
Another outbreak of swine dysentery has been confirmed, this time on a finisher unit in East Yorkshire, as the worrying spread of the disease continues. The outbreak,…
Pork production in Poland fell by 1% in the first four months of 2019, compared to the same period last year, totalling 702,400 tonnes. This contrasts…
Theresa Villiers, a former Northern Ireland Secretary, has been appointed as the new Defra Secretary in Boris Johnson’s first Cabinet. After a stint in which he…
Veterinary experts from the European Commission arrived in Bulgaria yesterday. The inspectors are in the country to check whether the measures taken by Bulgaria against the spread…
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has announced that 100% of pigs travelling between provinces will be inspected for five major viruses including African swine…