‘This really is just the beginning’ – NPA welcomes support package, but warns that situation remains critical
The NPA has welcomed the Government’s support package for the pig industry, but has warned…
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.
Government to introduce private storage aid and temporary butchers visas as part of industry support package
The Government has announced the introduction of private storage aid and temporary butchers visas as part…
Visa announcement ‘imminent’ – Defra Minister
An announcement on visas for the processing sector is ‘imminent’, Defra Minister Richard Benyon has told…
Defra confirms one-month AHDB pork levy holiday in November
Ministers have confirmed one-month levy holidays for pig producers in England and Scotland during November,…
Government needs to step up and help pig sector – Shadow Defra Secretary
Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard has urged the Government to listen to pig farmers and…
Red Tractor reassures pig scheme members over its stance during pig backlog
Red Tractor will not take action against farms that are failing to comply with scheme…
Government finally starting to take industry crisis seriously – Zoe Davies
The Government is finally starting to listen to the pig industry’s concerns, according to NPA…
Defra figures show English pig herd growth in year to June
The total number of pigs in England grew by around 5% to approximately 4.23 million…
Call for industry to rally round each other as supply chain blockages show no sign of easing
Last week saw no improvement in the supply chain blockages, with the total places offered actually…
Government announces new agreement to ensure continued supplies of CO2
The Government has reached an agreement with the CO2 industry to ensure continuing supplies to…