News
2nd Apr 2019
APHA upgrades carcase collection service
APHA has quadrupled the number of haulage companies that will collect livestock carcases from farms free of charge for disease investigation.
1st Apr 2019
AHDB to publish Brexit calculator update
In another forum post, AHDB's David Swales has announced that the Brexit calculator will be updated in April.
1st Apr 2019
Forum latest - an NPA Regional in Scotland?
The latest exchange on the NPA forum discusses the possibility of an NPA Regional meeting in the 'home of the Calcutta Cup holders.
1st Apr 2019
NPA Spring Regionals underway this week
The eagerly-awaited NPA Spring Regional seasonal gets underway this week, with a focus on preparing for life outside the EU.
29th Mar 2019
UK farming coalition calls for end to the Brexit uncertainty
The NPA has joined other UK farming organisations in calling for an end to the Brexit uncertainty as MPs once again rejected Theresa May’s EU Withdrawal Agreement.
28th Mar 2019
SPP continues upward movement as Chinese demand shapes long-term picture
The EU-spec SPP has risen for the third consecutive week, recording an increase of 0.19p to average 137.96p/kg in the week ended March 23.
27th Mar 2019
Where next for the British pig industry?
In an excellent article for the Government's Open Access website, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has set out her thoughts on the future of the pig industry.
26th Mar 2019
Brexit discussion on the forum
There has been some interesting discussion about Brexit on the forum.
26th Mar 2019
The pig farmer has landed - in pictures
Wiltshire pig farmer Cameron Naughton has successfully completed his charity skydive, raising more than £3,000 so far.
25th Mar 2019
Farmers Weekly Awards open for entries
The Farmers Weekly Awards nominations are open and the organisers are looking out for the best pig farmers in the country to showcase their achievements