News
3rd Nov 2023
Calling all members of PIG - the next steps of Defra's supply chain review
In the latest post on the forum, NPA vice-chairman Hugh Crabtree urges PIG members to engage with the latest update on Defra'a pig supply chain review.
1st Nov 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.