News
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.
4th Jul 2018
AHDB to develop new livestock traceability service
A new agreement has been signed between AHDB and Defra setting out how AHDB could develop a new multi-species livestock traceability service for England.
3rd Jul 2018
Hallmark seeks to reassure Producer Group over MLCSL charges
The private company set to take on the role of carcase grading from AHDB has sought to reassure pig producers that it is not planning to raise charges.
2nd Jul 2018
APHA reiterates ASF warnings
APHA has reiterated its warnings to pig keepers to take all steps possible to keep African swine fever (ASF) out of the country.
2nd Jul 2018
AHDB to host farm data workshops
AHDB is running a series of regional workshops from the end of this month looking at how to use farm data more effectively.