GB pig feed production in 2017 totalled 1.8 million tonnes, a modest 0.3% increase year-on-year, according to the latest Defra dataset. The main driver behind this…
Month: February 2018
Pork producers can get a valuable insight into the current market prospects by joining the AHDB Livestock Outlook Webinar today. The event, which also covers the beef and lamb sectors,…
UK pork exports increased by 4.8% to 216,000 tonnes with a value of £293 million in 2017. Both EU and non-EU shipments increased last year, on…
The Labour Party has unveiled plans to use farm subsidies to incentivise farmers to move away from ‘intensive factory farming’ systems. There is also a proposal…
The 2018 European Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) Grand Prix is open for entries until 28 February. All pig producers are invited to enter their innovative…
The NPA has announced the dates of its Spring Regional meetings, which begin in April, with the opportunity for members to hold face-to-face meetings with staff.…
Precision pig farming is the way ahead for sustainable, green, resource-light systems which are kind to both pigs and people. That is the vision of a…
Global pork exports increased by 14% as UK food and drink overseas sales reached £22 billion in 2017, a new record. UK pork exports increased by…
The Black Farmer, the premium meat provider, has expanded his range of gluten-free pork sausages with a reduced fat Premium Pork sausage. The gluten-free reduced fat sausage has…
AB Agri, the agriculture division of Associated British Foods plc (ABF), has announced the appointment of José Nobre as CEO. The AB Agri community operates in…