The NPA has written to Dame Angela Eagle calling on the farming minister to convene an ‘urgent industry roundtable’ to discuss the ‘extremely challenging market’ independent…
Month: May 2026
The UK Farm Assurance Review (UKFAR) has welcomed progress made by some assurance schemes in implementing its findings but has criticised UK governments for failing to…
UK independent pig producers are ‘fighting for their futures’, according to the NPA, which is urging the supply chain to commit to long-term backing for it…
In a crucial development in its drive to recover market equilibrium followings its African swine fever outbreak, Spain has secured a regionalisation agreement with the Philippines. …
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has unveiled the new name and a refreshed visual identity for its Specially Selected Pork brand. The Prime Scottish Pork brand, which…
The number of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks recorded in domestic pigs across the EU increased by 76% to 585 in 2025. This was accompanied by…
In some much-needed good news for the pig sector, Tesco has announced the expansion of its Sustainable Pig Group (TSPG), increasing the number of pigs supplied…
The first international guidelines for the field evaluation and post-vaccination monitoring of African swine fever virus (ASFV) vaccines have been developed by scientists from The Pirbright…
The new chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has highlighted in parliament the huge barriers that continue to hamper red meat exports to…
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has launched a new digital service for reporting adverse events associated with animal medicines that it said will make it easier…