UK pigmeat production up 3% in 2020 due to heavier pigs
UK pig meat production reached 984,300 tonnes in 2020, a 2.8% increase on 2019, driven…
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.
Cheap German product contributes to rise in UK pork imports volumes
UK pork import volumes towards the end of last year, due partly to the availability of cheap…
Pig producers urged to ensure they respond to Red Tractor standards consultation
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NPA to hold town hall meetings for members to discuss industry situation
The NPA has announced dates for three virtual evening ‘town hall’ meetings for members to discuss…
Multiple issues in pork plants continue to hamper industry
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NPA highlights ‘ridiculous bureaucracy’ bringing pork exports to a standstill across the media
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Industry legends stand down from NPA ruling body as strong field of candidates contests elections
The NPA will elect a new chairman in March, after Richard Lister, who has held…
Brexit checks hitting pork exports hard and damaging the sector – NPA
UK pork processors are experiencing significant issues in exporting products to the EU, which has…
NPA reveals full list of Pig Industry Group election candidates
An impressive 31 people from across the pig sector have put their names forward for election…
NPA calls for producers’ help to avoid Trichinella testing requirement
Pig producers sending finished pigs to abattoirs are being urged to ensure they demonstrate their…