Why get up at 5 am to put the turkey on and spend the whole morning basting and slaving over a hot oven. Get a Christmas gammon instead!! #christmasgammon

Time for new 21st century constitution - Details of members meetings to discuss the proposed changes can be found here on the website britishpigs.org.uk/news/constitut…

The #SSF2022 will be live and kicking on Saturday 22nd October at Forfar Mart. The website has been updated & information will be added as it becomes available. To keep up to date, please sign up for our newsletters via the website ssgf.uk

In our breeders meetings BPA members asked for change. The Council listened and the new constitution is the first key step. Only 8 days left to vote for the new constitution. Look for your email on 31st Jan from [email protected] with your unique voting code.

Well done Christopher Price for a very well argued case for animal agriculture at the vegan farming conference

Marcus Bates and Tracey Bretherton meeting with Tony Bayles (AHDB) and Faye Murch (Kingsgate Nutrition) at the Pig Fair to discuss lower cost feeds for traditional breed pigs.

Worried about feed prices - too many pigs to feed AHDB Pork will be holding an online meeting on 28th June 7.00pm to discuss alternative feeds and how to use them safely. register here britishpigs.org.uk/news/pig-feed-…

There is still an ongoing investigation into other vesicular diseases of pigs. Further testing is being conducted to rule out their presence. The 10km restriction zone will be replaced by a similar zone applying only to pig farms while disease investigations continue.

Swine Vesicular Disease ruled out. The last 48 hours have been harrowing for pig keepers waiting for the results. A reminder of what we have to lose. Don't be the one who puts our breeds and the livelihoods of British pig farmers at risk by feeding kitchen waste to your pigs.

Congratulations Hayley Loveless this year's winner of the BPA Pig of the Year. A big thank you to Great Yorkshire Show for hosting the final again after 3 long years. Great to be back. britishpigs.org.uk/news/pig-of-th…

Sally is up for a big award and we'd love your vote! We think she deserves a medal, but a Women in Meat Award will do nicely too. Here's the voting link (independent retailing category is at the top): womeninmeatawards.com/shortlist/ #WIMA #familybusiness #familyfarm #cornwallfood

Please help us to complete our annual bloodline survey. Its an essential part of our conservation work and it only takes a few minutes. Log into pedigree services, confirm which pigs are still in your herd and you're done. Instructions in the news page britishpigs.org.uk/news/survey-20…

Elections for new board members were postponed to allow us to get the new Breed Reps in place. We are now ready to go forward with the election of four new board members to take office in May. Nominations close on Feb 28th britishpigs.org.uk/news/elections…

Feeding for Breeding - Wed 26th Apr 7pm In this latest webinar, Faye Murch will be looking at how to get the best results from expensive feeds for breeding gilts through to farrowing, breeding boars and lactating sows and their piglets. Register here us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The British Pig Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday May12th at 11.00 am. The meeting will be held at The Barn, Farmers Fayre, Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2LZ and by video conference. For more details: britishpigs.org.uk/news/agm-regis…

The official King's Coronation menu may not contain pedigree pork but that doesn't mean you can't have bacon quiche, sausage rolls and scotch eggs to celebrate with. And don't forget the most important meal of the day - a coronation breakfast with sausages and bacon!

The pigs need YOU. It's your Association. Voting closes Wednesday lunchtime. Your unique voting number was sent by email on the 19th. If you want to get involved and make a difference voting is a good place to start britishpigs.org.uk/news/agm-octob…

11 Weeks left to get a Vet Attestation Number (VAN) Deadline was 13th December. We are now counting down the grace period. Don’t put it off. Act now. Had your vet on farm in the last year? Ask them to issue a VAN based on that visit. britishpigs.org.uk/news

Time is running out to get a Vet Attestation Number (VAN) Act Now. Don't Delay!! For help advice on how to get a VAN and store it on Pig Hub contact the EAML2 Bureau Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - 0844 335 8400 eaml2.org.uk/ami/home.eb

Last chance to register for this AHDB webinar on keeping Africa Swine Fever out. Come and join us at 5pm ahdb.org.uk/events/keeping…