China will subsidise large farms from its central budget to help rebuild its pork production base, after the destruction caused by African swine fever. One-off subsidies…
Month: September 2019
How British farming hopes to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, will today be unveiled by the NFU. The new report, Achieving Net Zero:…
This week’s Pig Marketing Summary, from Thames Valley Cambac, reported that the trading week saw signs of improvement for many facets, firstly as most processors (baring…
Defra has today published a new welfare code for pigs that delivers updated guidance to pig producers on how to practise the highest standards of animal welfare.…
The Philippines has become the latest Asian country to be hit by African swine fever (ASF), with with more than 7,000 pigs culled. According to media reports, hundreds of…
The UK will adopt all EU food safety, environmental and animal welfare standards on leaving the EU, Defra Minister Lord Gardiner has told the House of Lords.…
The debate on Compassion in World Farming’s ‘end the cage age’ petition, which includes a call to ban farrowing crates, has been postponed. MPs were due…
Today is the last chance to vote for the NPA’s coveted Allied Industry Member of the Year award Following consultation with members, the NPA has announced a…
Even before the recent Amazon fires burned, pressure was growing to source soya for pig feed more responsibly, or to move away from it altogether. David…
Joseph Lunt is veterinary manager at Wayland Farms With the recent heatwave, looming concerns over African swine fever (ASF) and increased ‘animal rights’ activity, it is…