News
22nd Jun 2018
Ed's Brexit round-up
An interesting few weeks for the NPA as we have ramped up our discussions with Government departments about where we stand with trade post-Brexit.
22nd Jun 2018
"This is a really exciting piece of research" - listen to Georgina Crayford on PRRS breakthrough
The NPA’s Georgina Crayford has highlighted the potential benefits to the pig industry of the production of PRRS-resistant pigs bred using gene editing techniques.
20th Jun 2018
NPA welcomes PRRS gene editing PRRS breakthrough
The NPA has welcomed a scientific breakthrough that could in the future protect pigs against, one of the world's most damaging pig diseases.
19th Jun 2018
EU ban on prophylactic use of antibiotics in groups confirmed
The EU ban on prophylactic use of antibiotics in groups of animals has been confirmed following discussions between the main decision making bodies in Brussels.
19th Jun 2018
Treasury seeking views on red diesel
The Treasury has issued a call for evidence on the use of red diesel to better understand barriers to a move to cleaner alternative sources of power.
18th Jun 2018
AHDB renews lab partnership to fight food fraud
AHDB is renewing its partnership North Yorkshire laboratory to help battle fraud in the pork supply chain.
15th Jun 2018
Defra aiming to publish Agriculture Bill next month
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has told MPs the Department is planning to publish the Agriculture next month.
14th Jun 2018
CMO praises pig industry's antibiotic progress
The Government’s Chief Medical Officer has praised the UK pig sector for the progress it has made in reducing antibiotic usage but has stressed the job is still only ‘half done’.
14th Jun 2018
Pig producers urged to take part in sustainability research project
Researchers from Newcastle University are looking for volunteers to take part in a research project on sustainability in pig production across Europe.
13th Jun 2018
NPA calls for more resource to promote British food
The NPA has called on the Government to dedicate more funding and resource to promoting British food abroad and securing trade deals.