News
19th Feb 2024
NPA seeks clarity from Defra Secretary over Port of Dover budget cuts
The NPA's chairman has written to the Defra Secretary to seek clarity on the Government’s plans to slash funding at the Port of Dover.
19th Feb 2024
Press release: NPA election manifesto calls for fairness in the supply chain and protection of our borders
The NPA has called on the main political parties deliver fairness in the supply chain and protect our borders from diseases in its pre-election manifesto.
16th Feb 2024
RCVS urges farmers to offer student work placements
RCVS, the regulatory body for UK veterinary surgeons, is looking for farmers take on veterinary students to help them become qualified vets.
14th Feb 2024
Members' Area latest - EPP Congress opportunity/zinc oxide survey
There are two new posts in the Members' Area.
14th Feb 2024
APHA highlights concerns over ASF risk posed by illegal meat imports
APHA has reiterated its concerns over the risk of African swine fever (ASF) reaching the UK as a result of illegal imports.
13th Feb 2024
Non-assured producers reminded of need for vet attestation visit
Non-assured producers are reminded that if you have not yet received a vet attestation visit, your business could soon be restricted.
9th Feb 2024
2024 Pork Outlook - marginal pork production recovery forecast
UK pork production is expected to see only limited growth in 2024, with slow growth also forecast for the breeding herd, according to AHDB's 2024 Pork Outlook.
9th Feb 2024
Forum latest - Dover saga suggests Government hasn't learned lessons of 2001
The latest post on the forum expresses fears that the Government has failed to learn the lessons of the past with its attitude to national biosecurity.
7th Feb 2024
NPA's Katie Jarvis tells news channel Dover ASF budget cuts should be reversed
NPA senior policy advisor Katie Jarvis has uged the Government to put more resources into seizing illegal meat imports at the Port of Dover.
7th Feb 2024
Forum latest - familiarise yourselves with the manifestos and vote!
In the latest forum post, the NPA's Andrea Tranter urges members to familiarise themselves with the NPA election candidates' manifestos - and vote!