News
12th Jun 2018
IfA workshop to explore antibiotic issue
Innovation in Agriculture (IfA) is hosting a free workshop this month to explain what antibiotic resistance means and why there is a need to reduce use antibiotics.
11th Jun 2018
The NPA's post-Brexit vision for the UK pig sector - in summary
In its response to Defra’s Command paper on the future of food, farming and the environment, the NPA has set out a long- term vision for the pig sector.
8th Jun 2018
Pig farmers getting involved in Open Farm Sunday
This Sunday will see hundreds of farmers across the country opening their door to the public for Open Farm Sunday, including a number of well-known pig farmers.
8th Jun 2018
Ed's Brexit round-up
This week has seen a well publicised showdown between the PM and her Ministers over a ‘backstop’ option in Northern Ireland.
8th Jun 2018
NPA in talks to develop concerted Forest of Dean feral pig control plan
The NPA is holding talks with various interested parties to try and develop a cohesive plan to manage feral boar in the Forest of Dean.
7th Jun 2018
ASF status remains 'low' as new cases recorded on Ukraine border
African swine fever continues to be reported from affected member states, with new cases being reported by Romania and Hungary, on the border with Ukraine.
6th Jun 2018
NPA welcomes MPs' calls for clarity on food and farming Brexit policy
The NPA has welcomed yet another Parliamentary report that echoes the pig sector’s concerns over Defra’s approach to Brexit.
6th Jun 2018
Steve Francis steps down as Tulip CEO
Danish Crown has announced that Steve Francis is stepping down from his position as chief executive of Tulip as the business kicks off the next step of its turnaround programme.
5th Jun 2018
Pork drawn into Trump's trade wars
Mexico will impose a 20% tariff on US pork imports in retaliation to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum, according to Reuters.
5th Jun 2018
NPA and PVS express 'extreme concern' over proposed group prophylactic ban
The NPA and the Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) have written to the UK’s CVO expressing ‘extreme concern’ at proposals from Brussels to ban group prophylactic use of antibiotics.