NPA calls for Government to step up ASF surveillance
The NPA has called for the Government to take a more proactive approach at ports…
Author Alistair Driver
Alistair Driver
Editor of LBM titles Pig World and Farm Business and group editor of Agronomist and Arable Farmer. National Pig Association's webmaster. Previously political editor at Farmers Guardian for many years and also worked Farmers Weekly. Occasional farming media pundit. Brought up on a Leicestershire farm, now work from a shed in the garden in Oxfordshire. Big fan of Leicester City and Leicester Tigers. Occasional cricketer.
Driffield Show cancels pig classes
The organisers of today’s Driffield Show have cancelled the pig classes due to concerns over…
Government estimates ASF outbreak could cost industry £85 million
The Government has estimated that an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak could cost the UK…
Swine dysentery case confirmed in North Yorkshire
Another case of swine dysentery has been confirmed on a pig farm in North Yorkshire, continuing…
Pork production flat in June
UK clean pig slaughter in June was around 1% lower than the same month in…
Initial Great Yorkshire Show test results are negative
Initial results for the pig that caused all the pig classes at the Great Yorkshire…
Industry partnership is key to future health of pig herd – PHWC
The Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) has identified industry partnership and improved disease surveillance…
New grant funding options for pig producers announced
New grants specifically for pig producers will be available under the under the next £15 million…
Pig classes cancelled at Great Yorkshire amid disease concerns
Pig classes have been cancelled at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, following a suspected case…
Retailers stocking less British bacon, Porkwatch survey shows
The latest Porkwatch survey showed a mixed picture among retailers in terms of their support…