News
24th May 2019
Listen now to the NPA's new podcast!
The first ever NPA podcast is now available to listen to and download!
24th May 2019
Ed's Brexit round-up - new Prime Minister needed
Well the day has come, and it has something of an inevitability about it. Today the PM finally announced she would be stepping aside on June 7.
23rd May 2019
Latest pig price increase an 'insult' as industry continues to lose millions
The latest increase in the pig price is an insult to the hard work of the industry, NPA chairman Richard Lister has told processors.
23rd May 2019
Red Tractor appoints former Boris Johnson staffer to communications role
Red Tractor has appointed a new head of communications, as the assurance scheme looks to step up its profile.
22nd May 2019
Why the UK pig industry is losing millions
The UK pig industry is losing millions of pounds each month on the back of the failure of pig prices to rise in line with those seen across the EU.
21st May 2019
The Government understands its responsibility to control feral boar - Defra Minister
Defra Minister Lord Gardiner has stressed that the Government understands its responsibility for controlling feral boar populations.
21st May 2019
Cranswick posts healthy profit for 2018/19
Cranswick has reported a healthy statutory profit before tax of £86.5 million for 2018/19, although the figure is £1.5m down on the previous year.
21st May 2019
ASF spreading across Vietnam
More than 2,000 new cases of African swine fever have been confirmed in Vietnam, according to the global animal health body OIE.
20th May 2019
Welcome to the NPA, Rebecca!
A big welcome to Rebecca Veale, who takes up her new role at the NPA today.
20th May 2019
Nominations open today for our industry's highest honour
Nominations for the Chris Brant Award, the very best kind of honest mud-on-boots award, are open.