Not a great deal of Christmas spirit in the air as far as pig prices are concerned with the SPP continuing its downward drift, losing another…
Year: 2017
The Young NPA annual national meeting debated the next steps in the drive to reduce and refine antibiotic usage on Thursday. As well highlighting the progress made in over…
Progress is being made in designing a new livestock traceability system to replace eAML2, according to Defra and pig industry representatives engaged in the process. Defra’s Livestock…
The number of meat-free evening meal occasions during the week is growing as consumers increasingly look to reduce the amount of meat in their diet. Health…
A leading Mearns farmer, John Argo, one of the largest pig farmers in Scotland, has died at the age of 90. Mr Argo farmed at Harvieston,…
Tributes have been paid to Ian Brisby, described as a ‘great innovator’ in our industry, who has died at the age of 71. Ian was behind the…
A new report has outlined the case for the Government to introduce an animal health and welfare scheme as it re-directs the focus of farm support…
Farming charity R.A.B.I will be distributing more than 650 hampers this Christmas, at a cost to the charity of £40-£50k. The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I)…
Professor Sandra Edwards has been recognised for her ‘immense contribution’ to pig farming and animal welfare at a prestigious ceremony at the House of Commons. Prof…
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has thanked the attendees of the National Pig Awards for raising more than £4,000 for the charity on the night. A…