News
3rd Mar 2018
Baby it's Cold Outside
The recent spell of arctic weather conditions has played havoc with the pig market and also put farmers and hauliers under pressure.
2nd Mar 2018
Welfare code consultation - members' views wanted
Members' views are wanted to inform the NPA's response to Defra's consultation on new statutory welfare codes for pigs.
2nd Mar 2018
Forum entries - more praise for the Morgans
There is more praise for the Morgan sisters and their contribution to Farming Today's Pig Week on the forum today.
2nd Mar 2018
Retailers sourcing more British bacon - but Tesco disappoints
The UK’s major retailers are stocking more British bacon than a year ago, the January Porkwatch survey shows.
2nd Mar 2018
Ed's Brexit round-up
After last week’s fun and games from NFU conference, it was back to Brexit business this week.
1st Mar 2018
New Defra CVO begins work today
Christine Middlemiss has today taken up post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), replacing Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10 years in the role.
1st Mar 2018
Farming Today #Pigweek continues from snowy Driffield
BBC Radio 4's Farming Today team have continued to brave the snow to bring excellent coverage from the Morgan sisters' pig farm in Driffield.
1st Mar 2018
EU pig herd grew by 2% in 2017
The EU pig population grew by 2% during, according to the latest census results published by Eurostat.
1st Mar 2018
Straw burning plants contributing to 'severe straw shortages'
Increased demand from straw-burning power stations has exacerbated the impact of a poor 2017 harvest, resulting in the current 'severe shortages' of straw.
28th Feb 2018
NPA election results - who made it onto PG and AIG?
The NPA elections have seen a number of new faces elected to sit on the association two representative bodies.