In recent weeks, I have seen various aspects of agriculture represented through my Nuffield studies and industry meetings, writes Erik Stegink (pictured). At first glance, it…
Month: June 2018
In its response to Defra’s Command paper on the future of food, farming and the environment, the National Pig Association has set out a long- term…
The 2018 National Pig Awards are open for entries. Now in their fifth year, there are 12 categories for judges to deliberate over, ahead of the…
So the Pig and Poultry Fair is over for another couple of years and it was good to feel the general vibe within the industry –…
An AHDB forum highlighted the infinite possibilities stemming from its work on End2End Traceability. Jane Jordan reports End2End traceability via individual electronic identification (EID) and DNA…
Red Robin, Pig World’s producer and industry insider, explains how their farm successfully treated its pigs’ long- term post-weaning diarrhoea problem We have had a good…
Another fairly positive day for sellers in all sectors, although cull sow prices still have a lot of catching up to do. The latest SPP moved…
At the recent Pig & Poultry Fair, Tulip’s Andrew Saunders and the NPA’s Ed Barker delivered some interesting insights as the Pig Outlook Forum discussed how…
The NPA is holding talks with various interested parties to try and develop a cohesive plan to manage feral boar in the Forest of Dean. There…
Defra Secretary Michael Gove’s desire to create a post-Brexit British brand based on world-leading production standards has raised questions about the future of the Red Tractor…