The Scottish Government is being criticised for giving the Scottish pig sector the ‘cold shoulder’, after ‘vital’ support requests remain unacknowledged. In a blog post written…
Month: September 2022
Defra’s review of the pork supply chain ignores the key role played by retailers and therefore could stop adequate changes taking place in the industry, says a report from…
The Government has announced much-needed new support for businesses to reduce soaring energy bills. Through the new Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the Government will provide…
The demand boost needed to shift more British pork products is yet to materialise, as under-pressure consumers ‘trade down’ in their purchasing habits, according to Thames…
Elanco Animal Health has launched a new nutrient-sparing enzyme, Hemicell XT, for pig and poultry producers. Hemicell XT is a supplement that enhances gut-health by supporting nutrient…
Former Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has been appointed as a junior Minister at Defra, following the reported of Zac Goldsmith. Ms Harrison has been appointed a Parliamentary…
Mixed messages from the market place, with the SPP going up by a modest 0.4p to stand at 199.93p, but still a long way to go…
AHDB has proposed three broad priorities for its future pork sector levy spend, which is facing a significant reduction in the next financial year. The levy…
The Defra and Innovation UK funded FarmSense project is now underway, which will provide farmers with an automated surveillance service to remotely monitor their livestock. Led by…
Soaring costs continue to cast a huge shadow over the pig sector, as more producers are forced out of the industry, despite rising prices, regional producer…