The NPA has allayed fears of a ‘bacon butty crisis’, but has stressed that the cost of producing pigs will be hit by the summer drought.…
Month: August 2018
The pig market has remained in “stand on” mode this week although the SPP is down by 0.39p to 148.71p, most weekly contribution prices have stayed…
Defra is seeking views on AHDB as part of a review that will consider the levy body’s role after we leave the EU. The Request for…
China is bracing itself for further African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, while there are also fears the virus could spread to neighbouring countries. So far, in…
There are just three days left to make your nomination for the 2018 David Black Award, which recognises people who have made ‘important and sustained’ contributions to the…
The major UK retailers are stocking a higher proportion of British bacon and ham than a year ago, although the percentage of fresh pork is down…
This week’s Slaughter Pig Marketing Summary from Thames Valley Cambac said that the late summer Bank Holiday caused little disruption, with all the majors killing a…
The Government’s Brexit ‘No Deal’ technical papers, published yesterday, have done little to quell the uncertainty pig farmers are experiencing about our future, NPA chairman Richard Lister…
Aldi has partnered with Tulip, in a new two-year deal to help satisfy increased demand for high quality fresh Scottish pork products. From chops to mince,…
The SPP has moved back slightly dropping by 0.16p to 149.1p and after three weeks of successive rises by 16 euro cents, the German market has…