Aids to private storage or export refunds must be introduced as a temporary, but immediate, measure to prevent further price drops says the Irish Farmers Association…
Year: 2014
Subdued demand for pork from EU consumers, plus the impact of a closed Russian market until “at least next summer” could easily mean that the current…
Britain’s veterinary leaders have been challenged to reach a “right” and “responsible” position on the future use of antibiotics or risk having a new European Commission…
Farm animal and equine veterinary surgeon John Blackwell has been elected as president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Taking the theme of “delivering change and…
The man management professionals tell me that farmers don’t do this well, writes John Gadd. Too hurried and unstructured, they say. Too much concentration on discovering…
It was another difficult day for sellers, with prices still falling, mainly due to an oversupply of pigmeat throughout much of mainland Europe. The causes include…
The outdoor pig equipment from an 800-sow herd near Norwich will come under the hammer tomorrow (Saturday, September 27). Auctioneer Peter Crichton reports the sale, being…
Researchers in the US claim to have proved for the first time that Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus (PEDv) can be carried in animal feed. The results…
Wheat and soya meal futures both hit new contract lows again this week according to the latest feed market update from BPEX. “UK feed wheat futures…
The increasing potential of low carbon vehicles and opportunities for renewable fuels on farms and in rural areas will be the focus of a Royal Agricultural…