In contrast to the latter half of 2017, the new year got off to a slow start for the pork retail market. Fresh/frozen pork sales volumes…
Month: March 2018
In what was perfect timing – although the team at home might disagree – the harsh sting in winter’s tail last month coincided neatly with the…
With the UK well and truly in the grip of Storm Emma, much of the country has ground to a standstill. But not farmers, who have…
Christine Middlemiss has today taken up post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), replacing Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10 years in the role. Dr Middlemiss joins…
BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today team have continued to brave the snow to bring excellent coverage from the Morgan sisters’ pig farm in Driffield. The programme…
The total EU pig population at the end of 2017 (excluding Bulgaria) was 2% up on the year at 149.5 million, according to the latest census…