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29th Mar 2018

Brussels

NPA labour access concerns shared across the economy - MAC report


The pig sector’s concerns over the Government’s post-Brexit immigration policy are shared across the national economy, according to a report published this week.

29th Mar 2018

Prices

Red Tractor to run national advertising campaign


The Red Tractor logo will be promoted in a national television advertising campaign later this year for the first time in the scheme's history. 

28th Mar 2018

NPANews

Richard Lister re-elected as NPA chairman


Richard Lister has been re-elected as chairman of NPA for a second three-year term, with Norfolk farmer Rob Mutimer elected as his vice chairman.

27th Mar 2018

NPANews

Stewart Houston receives NPA Lifetime Fellowship (updated)


Stewart Houston, one of the driving forces behind the NPA and a former chairman, has been awarded the association’s third Lifetime Fellowship.

26th Mar 2018

HealthWelfare

Former Defra CVO takes up key role on RUMA


Former Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens is joining the RUMA's Independent Scientific Group.

23rd Mar 2018

Brussels

Ed's Brexit round-up - progress made! And fish


With almost exactly a year until official leave date for Brexit, we have had a week where actual tangible progress has been made.

23rd Mar 2018

HealthWelfare

Denmark to build a wall to keep African Swine Fever out


Denmark and has announced plans to build a 43.5 mile fence on its border with Germany to keep out wild boar that may be carrying African swine fever.

22nd Mar 2018

Environment

New EA charges will hamper progressive pig businesses, NPA warns


New environmental permit charges published by the Environment Agency will add unjustified costs to pig farming businesses, the NPA has warned

19th Mar 2018

Brussels

NPA welcomes Brexit transition announcement


The NPA has welcomed a deal announced today on a 21-month transition period after we leave the EU.

19th Mar 2018

HealthWelfare

No need to reinvent the wheel in addressing antibiotic challenge


NPA senior policy Georgina Crayford has challenged pig producers to consider making at least one change on their farm to use antibiotics more responsibly.