Major boost for pork exports to China
China is fast-tracking the approval of British pork plants for export, with the expectation that…
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.
Pig meat production increases in May
UK pig meat production grew 3.7% in May to total 80,100 tonnes. Production has been…
Growing confidence over pork China export approvals
AHDB is confident that more pork processing plants will be approved to export to China…
NFSCo stresses importance of #MuckFreeTruck campaign for deadstock vehicles
The #Muckfreetruck campaign must apply as much to deadstock vehicles as it does to livestock…
APHA issues fresh warning on ASF risk from Asian pork imports
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has reiterated its warnings that African swine fever could reach…
Spanish pork production outstrips export growth
Spain’s fresh/frozen pork exports increased by 1% (+4,200 tonnes) year-on-year to 422,900 tonnes, in the…
Anpario launches online store
Leading animal feed additive company Anpario has launchedAnpario Direct, which will offer direct delivery to…
Is the SPP part of the problem?
Alistair Driver explains why the SPP is under review The current price situation has put the…
NPA warns of potential dangers of US trade deal
The NPA has urged the country’s next Prime Minister to ensure any future trade deal…
Volunteers sought for sustainable pork production research
Newcastle University is looking for volunteers to take part in a research project to develop…