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…
Year: 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…
The combination of a poor 2017 harvest and increased demand from straw-burning power stations is behind the current ‘severe shortages’ of straw, according to the president of…
A number of new faces have been elected to sit on the NPAÂ two representative bodies. The NPA elections saw members select new representative for its decision-making…
Michael Gove’s reform of England’s farm support system will provide opportunities for the pig sector, according to the NPA. The Defra Secretary has published a consultation…
A litter of pigs is being allowed back into a Hampshire school after much controversy following complaints from one vegan parent had seen them sent back…