News
19th Jul 2023
Defra drops plans to consult on compulsory animal welfare labelling
Defra has dropped plans to consult on proposals to introduce compulsory animal welfare labelling on food products, following heavy industry criticism.
15th Jul 2023
NPA seeking nominations for Allied Industry Member of the Year
The NPA is seeking nominations from producer members for the 2023 NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year.
14th Jul 2023
Members Area alert - free farrowing roundtable
NPA chief executive Lizzie Wilson recently attended a roundtable, hosted by CIWF, on the future of farrowing systems in the UK.
14th Jul 2023
Forum latest - exciting opportunity to manage pig herd
The latest post on the forum is a reminder that the application process for an exciting opportunity to manage a pig herd is about to close.
13th Jul 2023
NPA sets out key points for Defra to consider in Smaller Abattoir Fund
The NPA has teamed up with AIMS to set out the nature of support the Government should target towards small abattoirs.
11th Jul 2023
New dairy supply chain fairness regulations announced - what can we learn for the pig sector?
Defra has unveiled its plans to introduce new regulations set to promote fairness, transparency and accountability across the dairy supply chain.
7th Jul 2023
AHDB issues non-assured vet signed declaration reminder
From December 13, 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will be required to provide a declaration signed by a vet in order to export.
6th Jul 2023
NPA to raise subs from 2024 - but will continue to deliver 'outstanding value'
The NPA has responded to rising costs and the loss of membership subscription income by raising its subs for the first time in many years.
5th Jul 2023
New Balkans ASF outbreaks 'disappointing but not surprising', as UK risk levels remain unchanged
The introduction of ASF into domestic pigs in two Balkan countries is disappointing, but not surprising, according to APHA.
3rd Jul 2023
NPA welcomes key recommendations of independent labour review
The NPA has welcomed the core findings of a comprehensive independent review of labour shortages in the food chain.