News
8th May 2018
'People buy people' - the Black Farmer's guide to marketing pork
The Black Farmer has urged pork producers to do more to engage with consumers to market their pork.
8th May 2018
Last chance to respond to Command Paper today!
Today is the last chance to respond to Defra's 'Health and Harmony' Command Paper consultation on the future of food, farming and the environment.
5th May 2018
Red Tractor issues guidance on balcony systems
The Red Tractor pigs scheme has issued new guidance for scheme members considering balcony systems for housing pigs.
4th May 2018
'Helter Skelter' - When you get to the bottom you go back to the top...
Mixed prices across the board today. Although the latest SPP has gone up by 0.55p to 145.82p, unfortunately EU prices are heading south at an alarming speed.
4th May 2018
Ed's Brexit round-up
Readers can be assured that this is most certainly not a period of quiet for the NPA, as any of you who have attended regional meetings will have seen.
4th May 2018
Pigmeat value rose by 21% in 2017, Defra figures show
The value of pigmeat produced in the UK rose by £230 million to £1,329 million, a 21% rise, on the back of higher prices in 2017, the latest Defra farm income estimates show.
4th May 2018
MPs echo NPA concerns over future US trade deal
An influential committee of MPs has echoed many of the NPA’s concerns over potential future UK trading arrangements with the US after we leave the EU.
3rd May 2018
NPA discusses importance of Irish cross border trade
The NPA has met with farming organisations from both sides of the Irish border to discuss the importance of maintaining cross-border trade in pigs.
3rd May 2018
AHDB Pork appoints new Knowledge Transfer Senior Manager
AHDB has appointed a new Knowledge Transfer Senior Manager in the pork team.
3rd May 2018
Forum update - Command Paper response
ForumWe are seeking views on the NPA's response to Defra's Health and Harmony Command Paper on the future of food, farming and the environment.