Grow your own way: starting an organic farm-to-fork pig business 25 Sep 2019 Stepping away from common practice and sticking by your values to start your own business can be a daunting prospect. The Pig Site speaks to one pig farmer who has done exactly that.
Organic farmers urge government to consider implications of GM on UK Ag sector 29 Aug 2019 The Government is being urged to consider the wider implications before supporting the introduction of genetic modification to UK agriculture.
Leading US farm, conservation, and wildlife groups unite to protect conservation funding 3 Apr 2019 Having succeeded in protecting funding for the Conservation Title in the 2018 Farm Bill, the groups are collaborating again to protect hard-fought conservation funds and programmes.
National Farmers Union cautions that Brexit uncertainty will negatively impact organic farmers 9 Mar 2019 NFU warns that organic farmers in the UK could face trade embargoes on products destined for the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Study reveals organic food worse for the climate 14 Dec 2018 Organically farmed food has a bigger climate impact than conventionally farmed food, due to the greater areas of land required.
De Groene Weg reaches milestone of 100k organic pigs in one year 12 Dec 2018 De Groene Weg, Vion’s subsidiary which focuses exclusively on the purchase, production and valorisation of organic meat, has grown strongly over the past years.
Which organic materials make safe enrichment for pigs? 22 Nov 2018 New research published in Porcine Health Management examines the hygienic status of selected organic enrichment materials used in pig farming, with special emphasis on pathogenic bacteria
Iowa to host Midwest Organic Pork Conference 1 Nov 2018 The Iowa Organic Association (IOA) will host the Midwest Organic Pork Conference (MOPC) in Waterloo, Iowa 8-9 March, 2019
Nearly $100,000 raised in support of organic and sustainable agriculture 24 Oct 2018 WASHINGTON, DC - 23 October 2018: Customers made in-store donations during Organic Harvest Month, exceeding the original goal of $50,000
Immediate policy change needed says Organic Farmers and Growers 29 Mar 2018 The government needs to take immediate action to help British agriculture reduce its impact on the environment and drive more resilient food production, according to a leading organic certifier.
Organic livestock standards rule withdrawn to detriment of family farmers and the organic label 13 Mar 2018 WASHINGTON – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) today withdrew the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule, a set of standards that organic producers would have had to meet to qualify for the volun…
Public benefits of organic farming need formal recognition 6 Feb 2018 The public benefits offered to the UK by organic agriculture need to be properly recognised and rewarded by government post-Brexit, according to leading organic certifier OF&G.
IFA Says Multi-faceted Fact-based Approach Needed to Address AMR 26 Oct 2017 IRELAND - Commenting at the launch of Ireland’s National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance yesterday, IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart said antimicrobial resistance will only be addressed though a fact-based…
Lidl Belgium to Sell Only Sustainable Pork 13 Oct 2017 BELGIUM - Discount retailer Lidl Belgium has announced that it plans to sell only sustainable pork, bred under the 'Better Life' programme.
HSUS Seeks Cage-Free Status for Pork, Veal & Eggs in California 7 Sep 2017 US - Last November Massachusetts voters approved – by a 3 to 1 margin – a groundbreaking ballot question that will mandate all pork, veal and eggs sold in the Bay State come from pigs, calves and laying hens not confined…
US Supply Gap Widens Due to Surging Demand for Organic Produce 16 Jun 2017 US - Produce processors and retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to secure sufficient supplies of organic produce, as domestic demand continues to rise at a pace that exceeds production, according to a new rep…
China Takes Major Step Forward to Improve Pig Welfare 6 Jun 2017 CHINA - China took a major step forward to improve the welfare of pigs on Monday, 5 June.
Research: Right R&D Investments 'Good Bets' for Climate, Economies 9 May 2017 GLOBAL - Investing in new ways of utility-scale electricity storage and capturing carbon to store underground should be a priority for governments aiming to meet the greenhouse gas and 'green energy' targets set out in t…
Vaccination with Ingelvac PRRSFLEX® EU in Four Week Old Piglets Showed Efficacy During a Naturally Occurring Field Infection in Spain 5 May 2017 Sponsored Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) is one of the major pathogens in pigs that have a significant economic impact on the swine industry worldwide.
Health Minister Pledges to Ensure Safety of Pork Imports 5 Apr 2017 TAIWAN - Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said Monday that it was not up to him whether or not to lift a ban on imports of American pork containing ractopamine but that he was responsible for ensuring that food is safe fo…
