‘Huge step’ as 100% of pigs protected against African swine fever in vaccine trial
Scientists from the Pirbright Institute say they are ‘huge step’ closer to developing a vaccine…
Author Alistair Driver
Cranswick confirms three deaths due to COVID-19 at sliced meat plant
Pork processor Cranswick has confirmed that the three members of staff have died due to…
Government reverses plans to slash tariffs on agricultural goods
The Government has dropped plans to slash tariffs on imports of many agricultural products from…
Minister claims ‘unintended consequences’ as Agriculture Bill import standards amendment is defeated
Farming Minister Victoria Prentis claimed introducing legislation to safeguard import standards in future trade deals…
MPs urged to back back amendment on import standards as Agriculture Bill returns
MPs are being urged to back an amendment to the Agriculture Bill designed to prevent…
Eight Fifty Food Group acquires Irish quality pork business
Yorkshire-based Eight Fifty Food Group, the owner of pork processor Karro and Young’s, has acquired…
£1m dairy promotion – ‘We hope that everyone can come together to help support this campaign’
AHDB Strategy Director for Dairy Paul Flanagan explains why the industry is launching a new…
Government announces new COVID-19 support fund for dairy farmers
The Government has announced new funding for the dairy sector to help to help farmers…
US pork processing capacity halved as thousands of workers test positive for COVID-19
Around half of US pork processing capacity has been shut down during the COVID-19 outbreak, according…
African swine fever reaches India
African swine fever (AFS) has been reported in India for the first time, according to…