News

Updates on the latest developments as the NPA seeks solutions to the long-running crisis that has hit the pig sector.

Non-assured producers are reminded that, from December 13, they must be able to demonstrate that a veterinary visit has taken place in the past 12 months.

A second allied industry nomination has been submitted ahead of the New Year NPA Pig Industry Group (PIG) elections.

Pig keepers have been urged to remain vigilant and maintain biosecurity levels, after an influenza strain circulating in pigs was confirmed in a person.

A single human case of an influenza strain that is currently circulating in pigs in the UK has been confirmed in North Yorkshire. 

AHDB and ITN Business have launched a news-style programme, Farming a Greener Future, to explore the importance of livestock within sustainable agriculture. 

AHDB has appointed Graham Wilkinson, currently global vice president, agriculture, at dairy business Arla Foods as its new chief executive officer.

Applications are now open for the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant, with double the funding on offer compared with the first round. 

Hugh Crabtree, one of the most influential figures throughout the NPA's history, has deservedly won the David Black Award. 

Ceva Animal Health has won the NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award at National Pig Awards.