NPA urges members to prepare for no deal Brexit
The NPA has urged its producer and allied industry members to step up preparations for…
Author Alistair Driver
Alistair Driver
Editor of LBM titles Pig World and Farm Business and group editor of Agronomist and Arable Farmer. National Pig Association's webmaster. Previously political editor at Farmers Guardian for many years and also worked Farmers Weekly. Occasional farming media pundit. Brought up on a Leicestershire farm, now work from a shed in the garden in Oxfordshire. Big fan of Leicester City and Leicester Tigers. Occasional cricketer.
Another poor week for factory efficiency
This week’s Slaughter Pig Marketing Summary from Thames Valley Cambac reported that it was another…
Producers encouraged to sign up to new Pig Health Scheme
Pig producers are being invited to join the new Pig Health Scheme, which will give…
MSD launches new PRRS control app
MSD Animal Health has developed a new app intended to help vets deliver comprehensive PRRS…
US pork sector insists UK must accept its standards in future trade deals
The US pork industry has insisted the UK must accept US standards under any post-Brexit…
Contractors for new Pig Health Scheme announced
AHDB has announced the two successful contractors who will run the new Pig Health Scheme.…
David Black Award winner stresses the value of industry partnership
After years of working behind the scenes on this prestigious award, Mick Sloyan was a…
Defra updates African swine fever advice
Defra has updated its advice on how to identify and report African swine fever (ASF).…
Why are processors turning away Red Tractor pigs?
Pig farmers across the country have been expressing concerns at a lack of demand for…
NPA launches ‘The Pork Report’ to put spotlight on supermarkets
The NPA has launched a new campaign putting the spotlight on how retailers are supporting…