Why Brexit stockpiling is preventing China effect on UK pig prices
UK pig producers are yet to feel the benefits of the current ‘China effect’ on…
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.
Cancer study reignites debate over meat consumption
British consumers are eating the right quantities of red meat and can continue to enjoy…
NPA announces new senior policy advisor
The NPA has announced that Rebecca Veale will be joining the association as its new…
Porkwatch survey shows retailers sourcing more British pork products
Retailers sourced a higher proportion of pork products from British farmers in the early spring,…
NPA accuses Amazon of encouraging illegal pig feeding practice
The NPA has complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about an Amazon advert showing…
Defra confirms continuation of TRACES system
Defra has confirmed that the TRACES system will continue to be used for import notifications following…
Morgan family receives prestigious farming award
The Morgan family have received a prestigious award in recognition of their contribution to agriculture. The family,…
Podcast: Environmental permitting for pig farmers – what it means for you
AHDB has released a podcast, featuring Environment Agency representatives, explaining what the changes to the environmental…
Learn more about the Livestock Information Programme
The Livestock Information Programme (LIP) has published a new five-minute YouTube video explaining more about…
NPA urges producers to prepare for Red Tractor audits
The NPA has stressed the need for producers to prepare fully for Red Tractor audits…