News
8th Oct 2018
Did soldiers bring African swine fever to Belgium?
The Belgian news media is asking whether soldiers could have brought the African swine fever virus to Belgium.
8th Oct 2018
RUMA re-states opposition to 'antibiotic free' labels
RUMA has re-stated its opposition to ‘antibiotic-free’, food labels, which it warned risk misleading the public about antibiotic use in livestock.
5th Oct 2018
Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year. The winner is...
Congratulations from everyone at the NPA to the deserving winners of the Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year award.
4th Oct 2018
Can China contain African swine fever?
With the number of outbreaks continuing to rise, there are growing concerns over China's ability to control the spread of ASF.
4th Oct 2018
'Why I have good reason to bang on about preparing for ASF'
In her latest column for Pig World, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies explains why she has very good reason to 'bang on' about preparing for ASF.
4th Oct 2018
Red Tractor advertising for Pig and Poultry Technical Manager
Red Tractor is advertising for an 'experienced, enthusiastic, progressive' Pig and Poultry Technical Manager, with agriculture or food industry experience.
3rd Oct 2018
More wild boar confirmed with African swine fever in Belgium
A total of 28 wild boar have been diagnosed with African swine fever (ASF) inside Belgium’s 240 square mile Infected Zone, according a briefing sent to the NPA.
3rd Oct 2018
Experts say consumers should not be put off red meat following cancer study
Consumers should not be put off eating red meat, a panel of experts has stated, following the latest headlines linking eating products like bacon and ham to cancer.
2nd Oct 2018
May confirms plans to cut numbers of EU 'low-skilled' workers
Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed plans to cut the numbers of so-called ‘low-skilled’ migrant workers to the UK after we leave the EU.
2nd Oct 2018
Gove bangs the drum for British farming, but key question remains unanswered
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has been prominent at the Conservative Party Conference, frequently banging the drum for British farming.