News
24th Nov 2019
David Black Award winner praises team effort behind antibiotic reductions
NPA chairman Richard Lister described the pig industry’s success in driving down antibiotic use as a team effort as he received the coveted David Black Award.
22nd Nov 2019
Becca's blog: Celebrating antibiotic progress, but with more to be done
In her latest blog, NPA senior policy advisor Rebecca Veale congratulates the pig sector on its progress towards reducing antibiotic use.
21st Nov 2019
Shaping the future of the industry - new Young NPA structure unveiled
The NPA is delighted to announce a new structure to help grow the Young NPA and provide a louder voice for young people in the pig industry.
21st Nov 2019
A Fair Deal For British Pig Farmers - NPA launches 2019 general election manifesto
The next Government must ensure the UK’s ability to produce high quality pork products is not fatally undermined by double standards in our post-Brexit trading arrangements.
20th Nov 2019
RUMA chair writes to the Guardian to correct misleading claims
Gwyn Jones, chairman of the RUMA Alliance has written to the Guardian to correct claims made in an article about antibiotic use in farming.
20th Nov 2019
Producer margins increase during third quarter
Pig producer margins increased to £7/head in the third quarter of 2019, the first time the industry has been in the black since the first quarter of 2018.
19th Nov 2019
Who won the NPA Allied industry Member of the Year Award?
The NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year was announced at the National Pig Awards on Monday night.
19th Nov 2019
More tests on wild boar in Poland as ASF discovered close to German border
The Polish authorities are carrying out further tests on wild boar after African swine fever was discovered just 70km from the German border.
19th Nov 2019
Colin Stone named as NPA Chris Brant Award winner
The name of Colin Stone was added to list of industry legends honoured for going the 'extra mile' when he was unveiled as the NPA Chris Brant Award winner.
19th Nov 2019
NPA chairman Richard Lister wins David Black Award
NPA chairman Richard Lister has won the coveted David Black Award, following in the footsteps of many great names in the British pig industry.