News
19th Nov 2018
Producers urged to enter EU PiG Grand Prix
The 2019 European Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) Grand Prix is open for entries.
17th Nov 2018
No Exit
Although the Brexit shambles continues to 'hog' the headlines, pig trading continued carried on which turned out to be a relatively quiet day.
16th Nov 2018
Hauliers urged to take action to reduce risk of ASF reaching the UK
Defra Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss has written to hauliers warning them of the risks of bringing African swine fever into the UK.
16th Nov 2018
Gove staying at Defra - reports
Defra Secretary Michael Gove is staying at Defra, according to the latest reports.
16th Nov 2018
15th Nov 2018
Forum entry - thoughts and queries on Brexit Agreement
"I believe the main reason farmers voted to leave the EU was to get rid of red tape but alas its not happening."
15th Nov 2018
Georgina explains reasons behind industry tail docking concerns
NPA senior policy Georgina Crayford has highlighted pig industry concerns over Defra’s approach to tail docking in a BBC interview.
15th Nov 2018
Brexit deal - what happens next?
On Wednesday night, Theresa May appeared to have made some tentative progress on a Brexit deal. But things quickly started to unravel on Thursday morning.
15th Nov 2018
NPA response to Withdrawal Agreement
The NPA has welcomed the key elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and has urged MPs to back it to avoid a potentially catastrophic ‘no deal’ for the pig sector.
14th Nov 2018
Complacent Defra not ready for Brexit - PAC
'Complacent' Defra faces enormous challenges in the lead-up to Brexit and still does not know which scenario it is preparing for.