Pig

Wheat prices have stabilised a little since the middle of March when the full scale of coronavirus hit countries across the world, but the general trend remains upwards amid global stockpiling European weather fears.

The spring of 2020 was expected to be a busy time for the pig sector, with so many anticipated changes coming in the form of new legislation, and welfare and environmental issues going up the wider agenda, says Edward Barker, senior policy advisor at the National Pig Association (NPA).

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has announced changes to the way certain animal medicines can be safely prescribed and supplied during the coronavirus crisis.

Following a mild and wet winter, farmers are being advised to tackle rats in spring to avoid potential infestations this autumn.

What was supposed to be a retirement hobby for Geoff Bemand has now turned into a crusade to protect the future of his beloved Welsh pigs. Hannah Noble reports.

Agricultural supply networks say they have seen no evidence of stockpiling amid the Covid-19 panic, despite anecdotal reports.

Lockerbie Abattoir has suspended its slaughter services with immediate effect due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Government has committed extra research and development spending, while farmers are being urged to explore the tax benefits of bringing more innovation to their businesses.

Stockpiling animal medicines is unnecessary, costly and, in the case of prescription only products, illegal, the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority has warned.

We are celebrating National Butchers Week by catching up with Tom Wood, Artisan Butcher