Large mycotoxin loadings of DON and ZEA have been detected in some samples of new crop wheat and barley, according to Trouw Nutrition. So far in…
Month: October 2017
The next batch of Nuffield Scholars has been announced, including three whose research will be of real interest to the pig industry. Among the 19 new…
The NFU has released a new document outlining what it would like Government to adopt as part of a new Domestic Agricultural Policy to ensure UK…
Contrary to accepted opinion, pigs don’t always drink more on hot days, they simply change their pattern of consumption. This is the conclusion from large-scale monitoring…
In the 12 weeks ending 10 September, volumes of fresh/frozen pork sold decreased marginally (-0.6%) on the year, according to latest data from Kantar Worldpanel. However,…
The amount people are spending on groceries is far outstripping the number of items they’re buying, as retailers find it harder to continue absorbing rising costs…
The NFU and AHDB are embarking on a series of Brexit Roadshows across the country to meet farmers to discuss the political and economic outlook for…
The National Pig Association (NPA) will continue to explore the options for using zinc oxide in piglet diets in the UK after we leave the EU,…
Men’s Health is launching a new range of sous vide meats, just a few weeks after the men’s magazine brand announced it would be lending its…
The Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) alliance has outlined the responsible approach taken by UK agriculture to antibiotic use after England’s chief medical officer warned…