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
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...
Pig/Poultry
First case of bird flu in 2024 confirmed in England
A case of avian influenza (bird flu) in England has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Pig/Poultry
2024 Free Range Egg Show to return to Telford in November
The 2024 Free Range Egg Show will return to the Telford International Centre on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Organisers said...
Agri-Business
Global demand for lamb boosts UK red meat exports
Global demand for lamb has boosted UK red meat exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) has said. Red meat...
Government
NPA calls for supply chain fairness and African swine fever measures
The National Pig Association (NPA) has today (Monday, February 19) published its General Election manifesto, which calls for supply chain...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price resumes 'downward journey' - NPA
After last week’s move upwards, the National Pig Association (NPA) said “normal service” was resumed as the EU-spec standard pig...
Pig/Poultry
Welsh CVO lifts bird flu bird gathering ban
Welsh chief veterinary officer (CVO) Dr Richard Irvine has announced the lifting of the Welsh avian influenza (bird flu) bird...
Pig/Poultry
Defra confirms bird flu in commercial poultry in Yorkshire
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in commercial...
