News
14th Nov 2019
Defra grants available for diversification
Pig businesses looking to diversify, including into processing, have the opportunity to apply for Government grants of up to £750,000 until mid-February.
13th Nov 2019
Rabobank forecasts high EU pig prices in 2020 as Asia looks to fill ASF gap
EU pork prices will remain at high levels in 2020, as Asia's African swine fever crisis continues to draw in huge volumes of imports.
13th Nov 2019
Members Area alert - animal rights activity
We have posted another alert in the Members' Area regarding animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.
13th Nov 2019
Last chance to book for Young NPA National!
Have you booked your place at the this year’s Young NPA National yet? The event will take place on Thursday, December 12, in London.
12th Nov 2019
FAO highlights continuing spread of ASF in Asia
African swine fever (ASF) is continuing to spread in Asia, with confirmation expected soon of the first cases in Indonesia.
11th Nov 2019
Minister tells NPA Government 'deeply disappointed with US tariffs
A Trade Minister has told the NPA the Department is ‘deeply disappointed’ that the US is refusing to drop prohibitive tariffs on various EU products, including pork.
11th Nov 2019
Search underway new Groceries Code Adjudicator
The Government has begun its search to find a new Groceries Code Adjudicator to replace Christine Tacon.
8th Nov 2019
Australia adopts 'zero tolerance' to illegal meat imports
Australia is showing a welcome 'zero tolerance' approach to the risk of African swine fever (ASF) being spread via illegally imported meat products.
8th Nov 2019
China pig herd recovery will take five years, report predicts
China’s pig herd will not recover from the devastaion caused by African swine fever (ASF) until 2025, according to Rabobank.
8th Nov 2019
Ed's Election round-up
Ed Barker on the state of play as the General Election gets underway. Find out what the NPA will be up and how Ed thinks things will pan out.