According to the most recent data released by the European Commission, the pig population across the EU is in decline. The latest survey puts the total…
Month: February 2022
According to the latest data from the EU Commission, pig meat production in November 2021 rose 2% on the same month the previous year to 2.1…
In spite of all the additional challenges which the pig industry has to face following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the green shoots of recovery referred…
The dramatic news from Ukraine today and the prospect of prolonged military action is already having an impact on wheat and fuel prices. Russia and Ukraine…
Defra Secretary George Eustice endured a difficult day at the NFU conference yesterday, as he failed to provide convincing answers to impassioned questioning on the pig industry…
Minette Batters has been re-elected as NFU president in a new-look officeholder team. The Wiltshire farmer, who has been a powerful advocate for the industry over…
Defra Secretary George Eustice has unveiled more details of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, including fully-funded annual vet visits and grants to improve conditions for…
Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced a €7 million support scheme for the country’s struggling pig producers, writes Alice Cooke. The fund will be distributed…
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will represent red meat from the UK at the Foodex trade show, one of Asia’s largest food and drink…
NFU president Minette Batters has described the pig industry crisis as a ‘disgrace’ that could and should have been avoided. Opening the two-day NFU Conference in Birmingham,…