The Soil Association has revised its organic standards, including a number relating to pig production. This follows a major review of the standards, with input from…
Month: November 2018
The National Pig Association (NPA) has urged caution on calls to introduce ‘Method of Production’ labelling on meat and dairy products. The subject was discussed at…
Levels of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria in pork and beef remain low, a comprehensive Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey has confirmed. The agency has today published…
The NFU is calling on Police and Crime Commissioners to make tackling rural crime a strategic objective all year round, following a national day of police…
Pig feed in China has become contaminated with African swine fever (ASF) virus, sparking further fears about its potential spread across the country. Major Chinese animal…
Farmers constructing new buildings or renovating or converting old ones will be eligible for tax relief under a recent change of policy. In the Budget, Chancellor…
This week’s Pig Marketing Summary from Thames Valley Cambac reported that demand from the majors remained subdued with most sticking to strict contract numbers. As mentioned…
Chris McCullough reports on what to expect at this year’s trade show in Hanover Ensuring farming is as efficient as it can be is one of the major…
Andrew Freemantle is on the NPA Producer Group representing the South West. He runs a 350-sow unit, farm shop and hog roast operation near Exeter I…
Maisie Lord is a pig nutritionist for Cargill. Based in North Yorkshire, she worked at Cargill’s innovation centre in the Netherlands before joining the UK team…