News

Coronavirus continues to hamper the pork export trade, according to the latest pig marketing summary from Thames Valley Cambac.

We have posted an important update on the animal rights activity targeting the pig sector in the Members' Area. 

The latest post in the Members' Area provides an important update on the NPA's Safecall Service. 

Although the SPP has only moved by a gnats crochet, putting on 0.04p to stand at 162.78p, the influential German producer price continues to rise.

The UK farming sector needs to embrace a new drive to recognise professionalism and train the industry to be fit for the future, according to a new report. 

UK pork exports reached record levels in 2019, increasing by 9% to reach 378,000 tonnes, including offal, worth £609 million in total.

Scientists at the Pirbright Institute and UCL have mapped genes across the ASFV genome, which they hope will help in the search for a vaccine and antiviral drugs to control the virus.

Members are urged to click through to the Members' Area to view a message from NPA chief executive Zoe Davies. 

The new Code of Practice for the Welfare of Pigs in England will come into force on March 1.

NPA members, if you haven't yet completed our farrowing crate survey, there is still time to so - jus!