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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Recognition for SAC Pig ResearchSCOTLAND, UK - Scottish Agricultural Colleges (SAC) reports the successes of the recent SAC Pig KT Conference.
Friday, October 08, 2010
VLA and GVS/AGV National Conference 2010UK - The Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) hosted a successful joint national veterinary conference with Government Veterinary Surgeons (GVS) and the Association of Government Veterinarians (AGV) at...
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Food Security Conference - Abstract Deadline NearsUK - An international conference entitled 'Food Security - Challenges and Opportunities for Animal Science' will be held at the University of Nottingham on 4 to 5 April 2010.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Innovation, Knowledge Vital to Improve WelfareUK - The key to continued improvements in animal health and welfare will be innovation and knowledge throughout the farming sector, NFU vice president, Gwyn Jones, has told a conference of animal health...
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Pig Reproduction: 2TS Special EventsUK - Reproduction management plays a major part in raising pig herd performance. Two special Two-Tonne Sow (2TS) events organised by BPEX in October aim to help producers review and improve reproduction...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Industry Updates from BPEXUK - BPEX is running three regional events in November for all who work in the allied industry. Similar to the events held in January this year, it is an ideal chance to find out the latest on BPEX activities...
Friday, September 24, 2010
Conference Hears of Antibiotic Resistant SuperbugsUK - Scientists speaking at a conference at Warwick University this week revealed new levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in intensively reared farm animals that have the potential to spread to humans....
Friday, September 17, 2010
Science - the Answer to Feeding the World?The theme of this year's JSR Technical Conference was Science – the Key to Feeding the World, writes Jackie Linden, editor of ThePigSite, who attended the event at the University of Nottingham...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
TV Presenter at Offal ConferenceUK - TV presenter and author Tristram Stuart has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the EBLEX, BPEX and FABRA Fifth Quarter conference next month.
HSA Centenary International SymposiumUK - The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is to host an International Symposium on 'Recent advances in the welfare of livestock at slaughter'.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
JSR’s Technical Conference Offers Food for ThoughtUK - The 21st JSR Technical Conference, this year entitled Science – The Key to Feeding the World, takes place on 14 September at Nottingham University’s Sutton Bonnington Camp...
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Next Nottingham Feed Conference in 2011UK - There will be no Nottingham Feed Conference this year but the organisers have announced the next meeting will be in the last week of June 2011.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Red Tractor Week Proves Huge SuccessUK - Red Tractor, the independent and not-for-profit scheme run by Assured Food Standards, celebrated its 10th birthday during Red Tractor Week, an effective communication platform for talking to consumers...
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Winners of JSR Pig & Poultry Fair Prize DrawUK - Congratulations to Mike Raines from Ling Farm, Langtoft, Driffield who has been announced as the winner of the JSR prize draw that took place during the Pig and Poultry Fair, Stoneleigh in May.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Still Potential to Boost Sow OutputUK - Rapid progress in sow productivity in commercial pig herds is still possible, according to Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company ACMC.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Cracking Deal at Pig & Poultry FairUK - Visitors to this year’s British Pig & Poultry Fair can make big savings on NFU membership thanks to an exclusive deal.
Friday, May 07, 2010
Visit BPEX at Pig and Poultry FairUK - BPEX will launch its biggest project yet at the British Pig and Poultry Fair next week – Hall 2 Stand 48.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
IPPC Drop-In Centre at Pig & Poultry FairUK - The Environment Agency is hosting a drop-in centre at its stand at the Pig and Poultry Fair to provide help and advice on IPPC (the Environmental Permitting Regulations).
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Art of Making Award-Winning Sausages MasteredUK - Staff and year 11 pupils at a Lancaster school have turned their hands to sausage-making with great success.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Trailer Launch Boosts School VisitsUK - A purpose-built visitor trailer is set to boost school visits to FAI Farms at Wytham, Oxfordshire.
Friday, April 09, 2010
QMS Showcases Innovation of Red Meat IndustrySCOTLAND, UK - The ability of the Scottish red meat industry to rise to the challenge of developing healthier versions of much-loved traditional meat meals shone through at a meeting in Perth yesterda...
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Future of the Industry Debates at Outlook 2010UK - The outlook for the red meat sector in 2010 and 2011 will be debated by industry experts at a leading conference in London later this month.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Pork Has Good Environmental PotentialUK - Over 120 farmers attended a special spring conference organised by international pig-breeding company, ACMC, at their headquarters at Beeford, East Yorkshire. The conference looked at the role of...
Monday, March 22, 2010
BPEX Event Very Well ReceivedUK - There was a good attendance at the latest Knowledge Transfer event organised by BPEX last week, and the presentations were well received, writes Jackie Linden, editor of ThePigSite.
Friday, March 12, 2010
UK Pig Industry Will Strive to Be GreenerUK - One of BPEX’s themes at this year’s British Pig and Poultry Fair will be how the pig industry can play its part in reducing carbon emissions.
Friday, February 26, 2010
NFU CONFERENCE - Call for Fairer Farm Gate PricesUK - The greed of the supermarkets is leading to the exodus of many farming families from the industry, writes ThePigSite senior editor Chris Harris.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
NFU CONFERENCE - Opposition Launches New Agenda for AgricultureUK - 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...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
NFU CONFERENCE - Fighting the British Corner in EuropeUK - 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.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
NFU CONFERENCE - Farming for the FutureUK - 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...
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Pig Businesses Get Back to the FutureUK - BPEX is encouraging pig producers to take stock and look forward to new opportunities for their business at its second national Knowledge Transfer conference.
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