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1st Nov 2023

Brussels

UK livestock antibiotic usage falls to record low, as pig sector makes good progress towards targets


Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK have fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, driven partly by reductions in pig sector usage.

31st Oct 2023

NPANews

NPA's newest team member commences her role


The newest member of the NPA’s team, Katie Jarvis, has started her role as a Senior Policy Adviser.

30th Oct 2023

NPANews

AHDB webinar to look into consumer trust in British agriculture


AHDB will be hosting a webinar on November 2, exploring how consumer attitudes towards meat and dairy will impact future demand.

23rd Oct 2023

NPANews

Study highlights benefits of balanced breeding programmes


A new peer-reviewed study has underlined the contribution of balanced farm animal breeding programmes.

20th Oct 2023

NPANews

NPA Elections 24: Get involved - your industry needs you!


In the latest post on the forum, NPA vice chairman Hugh Crabtree urges NPA members to consider standing for election to the PIG. 

16th Oct 2023

NPANews

Sign up for the final online autumn meeting on Wednesday


The NPA will be holding the second of two online autumn meetings on Wednesday to discuss all the key policy areas the association is working on.

13th Oct 2023

HealthWelfare

NPA calls for a number of steps to prevent and prepare for ASF


The NPA is calling for a number of steps from Government to prevent and prepare for an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). 

12th Oct 2023

Brussels

Details of Round 2 of Slurry Infrastructure Grant scheme announced


Defra has published full guidance for the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant scheme, which will open in November. 

11th Oct 2023

HealthWelfare

Defra Minister responds to NPA calls to step up ASF controls


Farming Minister Mark Spencer has responded to a request from NPA chairman Rob Mutimer to step up the country’s ASF defences.

9th Oct 2023

NPANews

First NPA Election 24 nomination is in!


The first nomination for the NPA elections is in...