News
23rd Oct 2017
Autumn regional invites - an apology
We have had reports from several members that they didn’t received invites for the recent round of regional meetings.
23rd Oct 2017
NPA Northern regional meeting on today
The final NPA autumn regional meeting takes place in York tonight.
21st Oct 2017
Market commentary - Let's Hang On to What We've Got
Although the latest SPP dropped another 1.03p this week to stand at 157.89p, German pig producer prices (thankfully) stood on at €1.50.
20th Oct 2017
First nomination received as NPA elections get under way
The first nomination for this winter’s NPA elections has been received. You can read what he has to say here.
20th Oct 2017
Ed's Brexit round-up
NPA senior policy advisor Ed Barker's weekly round up of the latest Brexit developments and how they affect the pig sector.
19th Oct 2017
Pig prices down, straw up again
The pig price continues to decline, with the E-spec SPP down another 1p last week to stand at 157.89p/kg.
19th Oct 2017
High mycotoxin levels detected in crop samples
Large mycotoxin loadings of DON and ZEA have been detected in some samples of new crop wheat and barley, according to Trouw Nutrition.
18th Oct 2017
Congratulations to new pig industry Nuffield Scholars
The NPA congratulates the new Nuffield Scholars whose scholarships will provide some valuable insights for the pig industry.
18th Oct 2017
South Central NPA regional meeting today
The third NPA autumn regional meeting takes place in Newbury tonight.
17th Oct 2017
Pork sales volume down but spend up
The volume of fresh and frozen pork sold at retail level continues to decline year-on-year but total spend is up.