The producer’s share of the pork retail price in February stood at 40%, according to AHDB estimates. This was in line with the previous two months,…
Month: March 2018
The latest Defra census results indicate that clean pig slaughterings increased a substantial 12% on year earlier levels during February. At 886,200 head, throughputs were also…
Pig World editor, Alistair Driver was interviewed on the BBC Radio 4 programme, Farming Today about the Co-op’s decision to shift to 100% outdoor bred British…
C&K Meats is recalling Country Style Pork Sausages and Sage & Caramelised Red Onion Pork Sausages because they contain undeclared sulphur dioxide which is not mentioned…
A comprehensive, whole-Government approach is needed for a successful domestic agricultural policy, the NFU says as it begins consulting with its members on a new policy…
A police officer has been dismissed from Humberside Police for stealing money from a pig breeders club. PC Neil Giles was found guilty of gross misconduct following…
The NPA has welcomed a deal announced today on a 21-month transition period after we leave the EU. The transitional period, agreed between Brexit Secretary David…
A farmer is demanding the terms ‘pig-out’ and ‘eat like a pig’ are removed from the dictionary – claiming they’re unfair and offensive to the animals.…
Ladies in Pigs has announced that Debbie Wilson, who has 30 years of experience in pig farming, has been appointed as its new chairwoman. Mrs Wilson, from…
NPA senior policy Georgina Crayford has challenged pig producers to consider making at least one change on their farm to use antibiotics more responsibly. Speaking at a…