Although the SPP took a surprise downward step, dropping by .43p to 152.9p, the general feeling seems to be that UK pig meat prices will continue…
Month: September 2019
A no deal Brexit could disrupt supplies of veterinary medicines, compromising the ability of livestock producers to prevent and control disease outbreaks, according to the Government’s…
Pig meat production in the EU fell once again in June, by 5% compared to the previous year, to total 1.8 million tonnes. The number of…
Clean pig slaughter fell 1% year-on-year in August to 938,500 head, according to Defra’s figures. However, one fewer weekday in the month this year may have…
The current Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Korea will be carried forward if the UK leaves the EU without a deal in place at…
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) have responded to several updates to the Code of Practice to the Welfare of Pigs,…
Snack brand, Snaffling Pig, has launched a £750k crowdfunding campaign to drive the next phase of its growth. At launch, the team had secured over 60%…
Somerset MP Rebecca Pow has become the latest member of the Defra Ministerial team, while Zac Goldsmith has been handed a rapid promotion. The changes were prompted…
The FAO Food Price Index declined for the third consecutive month in August, down 1% month-on-month. The drop was mainly the result of falling sugar and…
With 50 days until Brexit, and the threat of no-deal remaining in place, there are 50 vital questions the NFU says the Government must answer to…