UK pig slaughterings and pork production remain well ahead of last year, according to Defra’s latest UK slaughter statistics.  UK clean pig slaughterings in October were…
Month: November 2024
More than 10,000 farmers descended on Westminster today to protest against the family farm tax, with the government sent a clear warning that there will be…
An indoor Dorset pig farm that has delivered phenomenal production figures, underpinned by a focus on pig husbandry, has been crowned the 2024 National Pig Awards…
Howard Revell has won the 2024 David Black Award in recognition of his longstanding efforts to help improve welfare of livestock and inspire others working in…
The 2024 NPA Chris Brant Award has been awarded to ARM Buildings’ Tim Miller in recognition of the great work he has been doing on farrowing…
Pig housing supplier AM Warkup has announced the death of Chris Harland, who worked with the company and many others across the industry for many years…
The European Parliament has ratified the move to delay implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for a year, which will bring some stability to the…
Average Farm Business Income for specialist pig farms in England rose by 87% to £135,800 in 2023/24, reflecting higher throughputs and prices, according to newly-released Defra figures.…
NPA chairman Rob Mutimer has warned that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) could have a devastating impact on the farming industry and has urged pig…
British dairy and pork have taken the stage at one of China’s leading trade shows, coinciding with International Trade Week. Dairy and pork exporters joined the…