The British pork sector’s long-awaited Pork Environmental Roadmap has highlighted the impressive progress made by the industry in reducing its carbon footprint over the past two…
Month: April 2026
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that changing when animals are inspected during transport could significantly improve their welfare. The researchers said…
Defra says it has ‘established a new Illegal Imports Improvement project’, which will produce an ‘action plan’ to tackle the problem. In its response to the…
The current situation with carbon dioxide supplies is ‘tight’ but there are no ‘immediate concerns over supplies, according to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA). Concerns…
The NPA has highlighted progress made by the pig sector in reducing emissions, after Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and Sustain released an interactive ‘Ammonia Map’…
A pioneering agricultural innovation project has highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) can be successfully deployed to unlock the full value of pig health data and support…
Slaughter pig numbers in the Netherlands were down 7.4% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, as the impact of government buyout schemes takes…
The NFU has urged candidates standing in next month’s local elections to play their part in helping to shape the future of British farming. Voters in…
Today marks a change at the top of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), as John Powell takes over from Nick Allen as chief executive. Mr…
The Pork Environmental Roadmap, highlighting progress made so far and the challenges ahead for the sector in this crucial area, will be launched during an online…