News
9th Jul 2018
Pirbright to work on ASF vaccine for wild boar
The Pirbright research institute has announced new funding for research into new ways to protect pigs from African swine fever, including a vaccine for wild boar.
9th Jul 2018
NPA to continue to support EPP representation
The NPA will continue to support UK representation on the European Pig Producers, through UK branch chairman, Lancashire farmer David Goodier.
8th Jul 2018
The Sun is Burning
Prices have continued at generally similar levels although the SPP nudged up a modest 0.28p to stand at 150.31p and most weekly contribution prices have remained at similar levels.
6th Jul 2018
Ed's Brexit round-up - Chequers special!
After a fairly standard week in politics, Thursday evening witnessed something of an explosion of activity from Number 10, rippling its way around all of Whitehall.
6th Jul 2018
'We are committed to great value pork and source British wherever possible' - Asda
Asda said it was committed to supplying ‘great value’ pork and sources British ‘wherever possible’, following criticism from NPA.
6th Jul 2018
Pigs, whisky and glorious weather
NPA recently took a small group of Young NPA members to Scotland for what turned out to be an informative and fun couple of days.
5th Jul 2018
eMB-Pigs - have you submitted Q1 antibiotic data?
Red Tractor pig producers are being urged to check they have uploaded their antibiotic data for the first quarter of 2018, even if they have not used any antibiotics.
5th Jul 2018
Defra sets out position on tail docking
Defra has outlined its position on tail docking, as pig producers increasingly find themselves being penalised for the practice.
5th Jul 2018
Cranswick launches food waste initiative to tackle poverty
Cranswick has launched a new initiative to reduce food waste and tackle food poverty in Hull.
4th Jul 2018
CO2 update for members
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has published an update on the CO2 situation in the members' area.