Mistreatment of Migrant, Agency Workers Alleged
UK - An Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry has uncovered widespread evidence of the mistreatment and exploitation of migrant and agency workers in the meat and poultry processing sector. ...

FSA Offers Guidance on Feed Hygiene Regulations
UK - The Food Standards Agency has issued a consultation on the need for clear and concise guidance for farmers on record keeping requirements under the EC Feed Hygiene Regulation.

Govt Seeks to Use More British Food
UK - More government departments are sourcing domestically produced food.

NFU CONFERENCE - Call for Fairer Farm Gate Prices
UK - The greed of the supermarkets is leading to the exodus of many farming families from the industry, writes ThePigSite senior editor Chris Harris.

Scheme Cuts Red Tape of Environment Regs
UK - The National Farmers Union (NFU) and the Environment Agency have launched a new initiative to cut red tape and reduce costs for farmers.

NFU CONFERENCE - Opposition Launches New Agenda for Agriculture
UK - A shake up of the food and agriculture industries has been promised following the forthcoming general election in the UK if the opposition Conservative party wins control, writes ThePigSite senior...

NFU CONFERENCE - Fighting the British Corner in Europe
UK - The voice of British farmers has to be heard in the forthcoming negotiations over the Common Agricultural Policy in Europe, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

NFU CONFERENCE - Farming for the Future
UK - Food production should be on the front pages of all political agendas, not a footnote to them - this was a key message from the president of the National Farmers Union, Peter Kendall, writes ThePigSite...

Clarity Brought to Country of Origin on Pork Packs
UK - There is light at the end of the tunnel for confused consumers as a new labelling code of practice is introduced for the country of origin for pork and pork products.

English Pig Industry Launches Real Welfare for Pigs
UK - The English pig industry will start to take ownership of the European pig welfare debate this year as it rolls out a radical programme based on real animal welfare — from the perspective of the pigs...

Newspaper Investigates Welfare of Imported Meat
UK - One quarter of the meat sold in the UK is imported from countries with lower standards of animal welfare, according to a new investigation.

NFUS Pleased with Results of FSA COOL Survey
SCOTLAND, UK - NFU Scotland yesterday welcomed the results of a Food Standards Agency (FSA) nation-wide consumer survey, which has suggested that the importance of accurate Country of Origin Labelling...

NFU to Highlight Welfare at European Parliament
UK - The National Farmers Union (NFU) is to highlight the importance of animal welfare at a public hearing of the European Parliament meeting tomorrow, 4 February.

Pig Industry Support for EU Food Labelling Rules
UK - Proposed changes to European food labelling rules are welcomed by English pig producers. New research just published by the Food Standards Authority highlights current confusion among consumers over...

Importance of Direct Payments for Farm Incomes
UK - Farm incomes in England and Scotland have decreased over 2009, whilst incomes in Northern Ireland increased, however Single Farm Payments has played a major part in all countries.

NFU Opposes Draft Animal Health Bill
UK - The NFU says it remains completely and fundamentally opposed to any costs being transferred to livestock farmers for dealing with animal disease outbreaks after the publication of the new draft Animal...

Evidence Investment Strategy 2013 And Beyond
UK - Defra’s new Evidence Investment Strategy (EIS) provides an agenda to prioritise and manage Defra’s investment in evidence from 2010 to 2013. It highlights the need to focus efforts on climate change,...

Animal Health and Welfare Methods Under Review
SCOTLAND, UK - The way in which Scotland tackles animal disease outbreaks is being reviewed to ensure the country maintains its position as a quality meat producer at home and abroad.

Reforms to Reduce Animal Disease Risks
UK - A new body to take responsibility for animal health is among major changes proposed by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn in a new Bill on Animal Health published earlier this week.

Pig Industry Supports EU Food Labelling Rules
UK - Proposed changes to European food labelling rules are welcomed by English pig producers.

NFU Welcomes Ombudsman Decision
UK - National Farmers Union (NFU) has welcomed the ombudsman decision as a victory for common sense and consumers.

Feed Driver Hours' Relaxation Ends
UK - A temporary relaxation of EU driver working hours' rules for those delivering agricultural feed by the Department for Transport (DfT) has come to an end.

Food Security is Top Priority of Govt Strategy
UK - The Secretary of State, Hilary Benn, unveiled the government's food strategy at the Oxford Farming Conference.

Unions Welcome Commitment to Food and Farming
UK - Farming unions in the UK have heralded the publication of the UK Government’s vision for food production in the UK as welcome recognition of the growing importance that farming will play in meeting...

Cavanagh Appointed to Veterinary Products Committee
UK - Professor David Cavanagh has been appointed to serve on the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) from January 2010 until December 2013.