Some pig producers still appear to be unaware that their pork supply base is being eroded, as pig farmers go out of business on the back…
Month: July 2022
Although there are still many challenges facing the pig industry, one or two slightly more positive notes are starting to be sounded which might hopefully be…
Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has stressed that the Government will introduce new legislation, if necessary to bring about fairness in the pork supply chain Speaking on…
The Government has launched its review of the UK pig sector intended to improve fairness and transparency in the industry. The consultation has been published on the Defra…
The NPA has called for action to address labour shortages that have crippled the pork sector, following a long-awaited Government-industry meeting. An NPA delegation, including chairman…
NFU Scotland has welcomed the decision by the UK Government to increase the risk status of people bringing the devastating pig disease African Swine Fever (ASF)…
A Menter Moch Cymru initiative has rocketed a farmer’s daughter into the pig industry, where she has established a thriving pig fattening and direct meat sales business,…
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has highlighted the ongoing work within the pork supply chain to reduce nitrite levels in bacon, in response to fresh…
A new conservation project has been announced by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) and the British Pig Association (BPA) at the Great Yorkshire Show, offering…
The Government has increased the UK’s African swine fever (ASF) risk status in response in response to worrying new outbreaks in Germany, sparked by human spread. …