The current condition of the UK pig industry could be described as a ‘perfect storm’ on top of the weather-related challenges that outdoor pig producers have…
Month: January 2021
Overall trade between the EU and Brazil fell across 202, with Brazilian exports to the EU falling by 14% on the previous year, and imports to…
NPA chairman Richard Lister has written to Defra Secretary George Eustice outlining the ‘unprecedented challenges’ the sector faces as a result of the UK’s exit from the…
A new service which will help farmers and vets track cases of Swine Flu across much of Europe has been launched by Ceva. The Interactive Swine Flu…
The vast majority of pig farms are either addressing welfare issues or already have them under control, according to the latest report on AHDB’s Real Welfare…
Scotland’s biggest pork processing plant has closed for two weeks as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak among staff. There have been a number of positive…
Farmers, growers and processors have until this Sunday (31st January) to formally comment on AHDB’s new five-year strategy 2021 – 2026. AHDB published its strategy for consultation in December, outlining commitments…
AHDB has completed the its ammonia monitoring programme and has passed the findings onto Defra and the Environment Agency. International agreements on air pollution have resulted…
In an otherwise ongoing very difficult situation, a slight upturn in cull sow movements has at least offered a ‘glimmer of joy’ for the pig sector,…
Voting is now open in the NPA elections, which will see members to elect a new Pig Industry Group. A total of 31 candidates from right…