The British Veterinary Association has criticised the Government’s announcement that it is making changes to some of the requirements for imports from the EU into Great Britain,…
Year: 2021
Poultry and pig producers directly impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) will receive a boost as a £4m support scheme opens today for the sectors. For pig producers,…
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement in February about the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, Pig World has confirmed the dates for the 2021 Pigs Tomorrow…
There was more optimism in the market last week, as breakdowns and staffing issues were minimal and processors showed a ‘refreshing renewed desire to complete a…
UK clean pig slaughter picked up in February, with throughputs totalling 905,100 head – 5.2% more than the previous year (+45,000 head) according to reports, said AHDB…
Gene-editing technologies offer opportunities to curb swine flu virus on farms and reduce the risk of a pandemic by increasing vaccine effectiveness and producing pigs resistant…
UK farming organisations have warned that UK producers are not being allowed to compete on a level playing field, after the Government announced that new Brexit…
Pork producer Pilgrim’s UK has released its 2020 Modern Slavery Act report, alongside its latest set of targets to tackle modern slavery across the wider agricultural…
The Government was urged not to rush into banning farrowing crates, as the issue was briefly discussed in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Conservative MP…
Hull-based food producer, Cranswick plc, has donated over 1,150 brand new laptops to primary aged school children in East Hull to help ensure that all learners…