British pig farmers need gentle and gradual growth to reduce Britain’s import bill
It will also mean more environmentally-friendly farming, and it will help maintain the nation’s reputation for being one of the world’s highest-welfare pig producing countries. Currently British farms produce only 40 per cent of Britain’s pork and pork products, the rest being imported from countries where pigs are generally produced more intensively. NPA would like […]
“Exercise Compliance” will check for illegal pigmeat
National Pig Association’s “Exercise Compliance” follows the outstanding success of its website Wall of Fame, where the nation’s top retailers and brands have pledged not to sell pork or pork products from continental farms that are flouting the European sow stalls ban. Even though they were given ten years’ notice, over 60 percent of European […]
Misplaced “mega farm” fears threatening British livestock production
It is particularly concerned that even planning applications for traditional part-time pig units are now meeting with opposition. Britain already imports around 60 percent of its pork and pork products — usually from less welfare-friendly farms — and this figure is set to rise unless farmers are encouraged to invest in new more efficient and […]
McDonald’s to become first high street restaurant chain to serve 100% Freedom Food pork from RSPCA monitored British farms
McDonald’s is to switch to using 100% Freedom Food pork from British farms that meet strict RSPCA animal welfare standards across its entire UK menu, it was announced today. The move is McDonald’s latest step to provide consumers with locally- and responsibly-sourced food on the high street, and to continue supporting British and Irish farmers. […]
Young poultry farmers quiz farming minister
Members of the NFU’s and ABN’s Poultry Industry Programme spent a day in London to learn more about how the industry lobbies Government and then they were able to sit down with Mr Heath to ask him more about how his work can have an impact on their businesses. NFU poultry adviser Chris Dickinson said: […]
Evidence secures big savings for pig industry
The NPA and FEC have been working closely with the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to agree a 22.7 per cent energy saving target which will run from next year until 2023. Pig farmers who meet this target will then be able to claim a discount on CCL of 90 per cent […]
ACMC seals large order from Georgia
ACMC has sent the foundation stock for a new, 1200-sow unit set up by a private company, Kalanda Ltd, near Tbilisi, to meet a hugely under-supplied market for pork and pigmeat products. The brand new unit involved an investment of over six million euros. This one farm will have over 10 per cent of the […]
British pig farmers thank Morrisons
Morrisons’ unique relationship with British pig farmers means it is the only retailer to be included in the roadshow tour of GB towns and cities. The supermarket’s customers, from Newcastle to Bristol, will have a chance to enjoy freshly cooked, free British bacon and sausage sandwiches when the Red Tractor tasting mobile arrives in store […]
Tesco direct contracts mark a watershed for British pig farmers
“British pig-keepers have been plagued by short-term supply chains and volatile costs, which have prevented them from investing for the future,” said general manager Dr Zoe Davies. “The new direct supply contracts announced by Tesco should be available for around 140 pig-keepers early next year, and in NPA’s view could help transform British pig production.” […]
