UK pig industry will be hit by Brussels' total ban on AGPs....

Grocer;  April 6, 2002 ;     205 words ...Hopes of rebuilding the UK pig industry have taken another knock with news of an impending ban on all antibiotic growth promoters. Yet opposing the European Commission's plan would be difficult for the industry, because such a stance might stir...

'Vital to get good staff' in the pig industry.(News)

The Journal (Newcastle, England);  May 25, 2007 ;     211 words ......the list. According to experts in the pig industry, for a unit to remain in the black it...Pig Executive and a key element ( the Pig Industry Professional Register (PIPR) ( has just been launched in London by Lord Rooker. Pig Industry Training Strategy Implementation group...

Award created specially for the pig industry; Farming.(Business)

The Journal (Newcastle, England);  September 9, 2008 ;     219 words ......an award specifically for the pig industry. The Nuffield Trust awards study...Richard Longthorp, chairman of Pig Industry Skills Development, said: This is a wonderful opportunity for the pig industry and for people in the industry...

Balmoral Show: On the right track! Minister applauds pig industry's first...

The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland);  May 11, 2002 ;     700+ words ......initiative - and put his weight behind the pig industry's drive to create a more stable future...It was an historic occasion for the pig industry. For two hours, representatives from...chain have a common interest in halting pig industry decline: United Kingdom pig producers...

Research fellowship launched to aid pig industry.(Farming Life)

The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland);  May 22, 2002 ;     259 words ......new annual Research Fellowship for the pig industry. Launched at the Pig and Poultry Fair...the strategic development of the UK pig industry. Marking its first year, the fellowship...Director of Provimi Limited. The UK pig industry has suffered much turmoil and some extremely...

EU to prohibit antibiotics as growth promoters

Xinhua News Agency;  December 16, 2002 ;     302 words ...EU to prohibit antibiotics as growth promoters BRUSSELS, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Agricultural...Monday to prohibit antibiotics as growth promoters. The new EU regulation will strengthen...'s drive to phase out antibiotics as growth promoters in particular. "Strengthening rules...

Farmers sue over lack of cash for pig industry.

The Birmingham Post (England);  June 8, 2000 ;     700+ words ......Government's new offer of aid to the crisis-hit pig industry was yesterday rejected as 'inadequate...review proceedings brought by the British Pig Industry Support Group. Ms Eleanor Sharpston...subsequent years. Ms Sharpston said: 'The pig industry has sustained, since BSE, losses ...

PEOPLEPLACES: Do you know a pig industry hero.(News)

The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland);  June 19, 2004 ;     228 words ...Do you know a pig industry hero? THE British pig industry is now leaner-than ever and becoming more efficient...important and sustained contribution to the British pig industry. In the past winners have come from all aspects of the...

Pig industry jettisoned, says Shannon.(News)

The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland);  November 25, 2000 ;     346 words ......special assistance to the Province's pig industry and to be more proactive in promoting...accused the Government of abandoning the pig industry in Northern Ireland. Their conduct and...various requests, DARD has jettisoned the pig industry and has left it to find its own way...

Working together harmoniously in hard times.(the UK pig industry)(Brief...

Grocer;  February 13, 1999 ;     264 words ......downturns in the intensely cyclical pig industry have been characterised by breakdowns...British Pig Association, the British Pig Industry Support Group, FABPIGS and BQAP, the...Sectoral Committee, and the Scottish Pig Industry Initiative, all singing from the same...

Pig industry tackles red-tape

Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK);  May 5, 2007 ;     413 words ...Britain's pig industry has come up with its own environment...environmental performance. "Pies (Pig Industry Environment Strategy) will develop...a more compliant, forward-looking pig industry that would benefit from fewer inspections...

Pig industry honours.(News)

Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales);  October 23, 2001 ;     51 words ...THE pig industry will honour service to its farming sector at an awards ceremony in...individual who has made a significant contribution to the British pig industry. The winner of this year's award will be announced at a special breakfast...

EU prohibits antibiotics as growth promoters

Xinhua News Agency;  July 22, 2003 ;     175 words ...EU prohibits antibiotics as growth promoters BRUSSELS, July 22 (Xinhua) -- The...Parliament have prohibited antibiotics as growth promoters in the EU area. European Commissioner...'s drive to phase out antibiotics as growth promoters. Strengthening rules on the safety...

Pig industry 'could be saving over pounds 40m'.(News)

The Journal (Newcastle, England);  April 12, 2007 ;     500 words ...Byline: By Anna Lognonne The uk pig industry could save over pounds 40m per year...poor prices, over the last 10 years the pig industry was urged to further reduce costs. ACMC...recognise the challenges facing the UK pig industry, and to support it, was made at the...

FED: Report opens way for pig industry to get assistance

AAP General News (Australia);  November 25, 1998 ;     480 words ......11-25-1998 FED: Report opens way for pig industry to get assistance By Melissa Langerman CANBERRA, Nov 25 AAP - The pig industry could become the first Australian...should apologise for suggesting the pig industry had no case to complain about...