The NPA has called on Defra to ‘push forward without delay’ with its review of the pork supply chain in order to help deliver lasting reform…
Month: February 2023
The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) has published its findings from an investigation into the mental health and wellbeing of young farmers and agricultural workers in the UK.…
Although EU pig meat prices are continuing to rocket ahead, with the German producer price up by a further 12 Cents to stand at 2.20 EUR…
Pigmeat production is forecast to decline by up to 15% in 2023, driven by a reduction in clean pig kill in the first half of the…
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will be launching new standards for the Pig Assurance Scheme from May 1, 2023. Forming a vital part of the Scottish red…
Grants will soon be available to farmers in England for investments intended to improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare. The grants of…
Pig producers in Northern Ireland who have been financially impacted by the effects of increasing input costs can now apply for a further support payment. The Department…
Pig industry organisations are working with Defra and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to gather the necessary evidence to justify zinc oxide products being licensed again…
Defra-funded vet visits are set to be rolled out more widely as the next stage of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.  The Annual Health and…
Global farmgate cattle and pig prices have reached a record high, while levels in the lamb market are falling below those seen in early 2021 and…