Pig/Poultry
Pig price has been 'remarkably stable' recently - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has reported that pig price has been “remarkably stable of late”, and that this continued...
Pig/Poultry
Dairy
Large US producer slaughters 1.6m hens because of bird flu
The largest producer and distributor of fresh eggs in the United States has been forced to destroy 1.6 million laying hens...
N.Ireland
UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review
The UK government has self-declared “zonal freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The UK does not currently have...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish govt seeks views on a ban on cages in egg production
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production....
Agri-Business
Global feed production in 2023 down marginally
Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tonnes (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million...
Agri-Business
Lidl GB announces plan to ‘elevate’ chicken welfare standards
Lidl Great Britain (GB) announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) that it aims to solidify its commitment to ethically sourced quality...
Pig/Poultry
NPA seeks sponsorship for regional spring meetings
The National Pig Association (NPA) is seeking sponsorship for its run of regional spring meetings. The meetings will return next...
Pig/Poultry
Pig slaughter numbers 'plummet' as standard pig price drops - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the most eye-catching aspect of the latest pig market data is the “plummet”...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time
Avian influenza (bird flu) strain has been detected in a a junior goat in the US for the first time....
Pig/Poultry
New measures aim to better protect UK poultry sector from bird flu
The government has today (Tuesday, March 19) announced new measures aiming to better protect the UK poultry sector from future...
Agri-Business
Consumers’ interest in meat-free products is declining- AHDB
Meat and dairy products were a “hit” with consumers in January, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Red...
Agri-Business
Food labelling changes could have 'significant implications' for pork supply chain- NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has voiced concerns with proposed food labelling changes, stating that they could have “significant implications”...
Agri-Business
10 rivers at risk of becoming 'dead zones' due to chicken farm pollution
10 rivers in seven counties across Britain are at risk of becoming “dead zones” – depleted of wildlife – if...
Pig/Poultry
Pigs killed in a fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone
A fire in a Co. Tyrone farm resulted in the death of a number of pigs, despite the best efforts...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price drops back after 2 weeks of increases
The standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back after two consecutive weeks of “very welcome weekly price increases”, the National...
Agri-Business
Barnard Matthews proceeds with Great Witchingham site closure
Bernard Matthews has confirmed that it will proceed with the proposal to close its Great Witchingham site, which will impact...
Pig/Poultry
Pig prices 'continue to move in the right direction' - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said pig prices are continuing to move in the right direction as the standard...
Pig/Poultry
9 pig producers elected to NPA Pig Industry Group
After a tie for eighth place, nine producers have been elected to the National Pig Association’s (NPA) Pig Industry Group...
