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13th Jun 2019

Brussels

AHDB predicts acceleration of China pork export approvals


More pork processing plants are likely to be approved for export to China by the end of this year.

12th Jun 2019

NPANews

Shocking! Waste food dumped on outdoor pig unit


We have no idea why anyone would do such a thing, but some fool has dumped some waste food into an outdoor pig unit. 

12th Jun 2019

HealthWelfare

Why the #Muckfreetruck campaign must apply to deadstock vehicles, too


The messages underpinning the #Muckfreetruck campaign must apply as much to deadstock vehicles as it does to livestock vehicles.

12th Jun 2019

Prices

What is going on with pig prices? TVC's Phil Woodall has his say


Pork processors have failed to achieve the necessary price increases from retailers to increase producer prices, according to TVC's Phil Woodall. 

12th Jun 2019

NPANews

Open Farm Sunday attracts 230,000 visitors


More than 230,000 people visited a working farm in England, Wales or Scotland on Sunday as 361 farms opened their doors to the public.

11th Jun 2019

HealthWelfare

APHA highlights ASF risk posed by Asian pork imports


The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has highlighted the risk of African swine fever entering the UK from Asia.

11th Jun 2019

Prices

Tulip secures Co-op premium sausage contract


Tulip has won a new contract to supply the Co-op with 'top-tier' fresh sausages.

10th Jun 2019

Prices

Is the SPP part of the problem?


The current price situation has put the spotlight on how pig prices are set and reported in the UK. Is the SPP part of the problem? 

10th Jun 2019

NPANews

JSR and Bishop Burton combine to inspire young people in agriculture


JSR and Bishop Burton Agricultural College have joined forces to inspire ‘a new generation of passionate and knowledgeable people’ to pursue careers in agriculture.

7th Jun 2019

NPANews

Becca's blog: My first few weeks at the NPA...


In the first in a new series of blogs, the NPA's newest recruit, Rebecca Veale, outlines her first impressions of the pig industry...