We, as farmers, work tirelessly, often for no financial reward. Why do we do it? Because our reward is greater than money; it is knowing that…
Month: December 2024
In a major boost to UK pork producers, China has lifted restrictions on unprocessed pork exports from UK processing plants, ending four years of frustration for…
As we look towards the end of 2024 and the first six months of the new government, we wanted to draw breath and feed back on…
British pig farmers have saved themselves an estimated £15.3m in environmental mitigation costs thanks to significant progress in reducing ammonia emissions. It is quite the bold…
Food Security and Rural Affairs Minister, Daniel Zeichner has told MPs Defra is working with the Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) to ensure it is able…
Nearly half of indoor pig producers who took part in an NPA survey have said they would be forced to quit the industry if a transition…
Global meat industry giant Danish Crown has acknowledged it is in a ‘negative spiral’ with its supply of pigs and is in ‘crisis’ in terms of…
Preventing spread the spread of African swine fever (ASF) requires a combination of measures focused on wild boar and domestic pigs, according to the European Food…
The December 2024 issue is now available online. Packed full of news, features and comments:
Denmark has agreed to implement the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions, as part of a concerted programme to help reach its climate and environmental goals.…