The UK livestock industry is being asked to reduce use of certain categories of antibiotics deemed to be ‘critically important’, under new guidelines adopted by the…
Year: 2017
A Conservative Government would guarantee current farms support levels until 2022 and make the UK a ‘global champion for free trade’ post-Brexit, according to the party’s…
Richmond sausages is relaunching its range with a new packaging design, to modernise the brand and showcase the brand’s quality credentials to shoppers. The re-design forms part…
The National Pig Association (NPA) is using its General Election manifesto to call for a fair and balanced deal for British pig farmers from the next…
Downpatrick-based meat processor, Finnebrogue Artisan, has been awarded a new UK-wide contract which will see it supply a range of own label ‘Extra Special’ Light &…
UK exports of fresh and frozen pork during March were 3% down on the year while imports rose by a massive 47% on the back of…
The Liberal Democrats would introduce a National Food Strategy to promote the production and consumption of healthy, sustainable and affordable food, according to its manifesto, published…
During the 12 weeks ended 24 April, primary pork volume sales were down just over 1% compared to the previous year, according to the latest data…
Ulster Farmers’ Union deputy president Victor Chestnutt is encouraging pig producers to make use of the Pig Industry Competitiveness Scheme, aimed at improving the quality of…
All Scottish pig farmers who are members of the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) assurance scheme have now signed up to the Scottish Pig Health Charter. The Charter…