News
9th Oct 2017
National Fallen Stock Company recruiting for new role
NFSCo is looking to appoint to appoint a new vice chairman - and we would like to see pig industry candidates coming forward.
6th Oct 2017
Market commentary: You Can't Always Get What You Want
Pig prices are unfortunately continuing on their relentless downward track, with the SPP losing another 0.6p to stand at 160.44p/kg.
6th Oct 2017
Ed's Party Conference round up
The NPA's senior policy advisor Ed Barker braved the party conference circuit. Here's his take on an eventual few weeks in politics.
6th Oct 2017
And the Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year is...
Congratulations to the newly-crowned Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year.
5th Oct 2017
NPA responds to Prue Leith comments on feeding Bake Off waste to pigs
The NPA has issued a polite reminder to Prue Leith and all pig keepers on the dangers of feeding food waste to farm animals.
4th Oct 2017
Educating the medics on antibiotic use in pigs
A group of high-profile medics, including Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies, visited a pig farm recently to learn about antibiotic use in the sector.
4th Oct 2017
NPA South West regional meeting tonight - don't miss out!
The NPA's four autumn regional meetings kick off tonight with the South West event, in Exeter.
3rd Oct 2017
NPA responds to Michael Gove comments on pigs' ears to China
The NPA has responded to the suggestion by Defra Secretary Michael Gove that Brexit could open the doors to sales of pigs' ears to China.
2nd Oct 2017
'Go for it!' - NPA election nominations now open
Nominations for candidates wishing to stand for election to the NPA Producer Group (PG) and Allied Industry Group are open.
2nd Oct 2017
Red Tractor standards change this month - what you need to know
Red Tractor pork standards have changed, with most of the key changes coming in at the start this month. Here is what you need to know.
