Rising US pigmeat output, which is set to hit a record high this year, is raising questions over the EU’s ability to cope with increased competition on…
Month: January 2017
The NFU has appointed Sainsbury’s senior agriculture manager, Philip Hambling, as its new head of food and farming. The appointment, which begins in mid-April, comes at a crucial time…
RUMA has welcomed the summary conclusions from a European Medicines Agency (EMA) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) joint opinion on EU measures to reduce antimicrobial…
The success of a £300,000 “smart pig farming” trial has been celebrated by producers, industry opinion-formers and an independent innovation agency, with the conclusion that the…
Leeds-based Eville & Jones has secured a two-year tender valued at £43.4 million to supply Official Meat Control services in meat plants throughout England and Wales.…
Export demand for pigs in Ireland remains strong at present, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), resulting in prices to producers staying “relatively steady” after…
The chief executive of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Uel Morton, is to step down from his role later this year. Mr Morton, who has served in…
It’s time to reduce, replace and re-think the use of antimicrobials in animals says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).…
The EU Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) is to re-evaluate its opinion on the use of zinc oxide, a move which has been welcomed…
EU fresh/frozen pork exports grew by 15% year-on-year in November 2016, after appearing to have hit a stagnation point in the previous month, according to AHDB…