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7th Feb 2018

Brussels

Animal rights activist banned from going near livestock


An animal rights protestor who broke into chicken sheds has been banned from going near land used for livestock or poultry farming.

6th Feb 2018

HealthWelfare

Animal welfare fourth biggest food concern, survey shows


Animal welfare ranking fourth in the areas of concern listed by the general public in the latest Food Standards Agency (FSA) Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker. 

6th Feb 2018

HealthWelfare

Major review of cutting plants announced


The FSA and FSS have announced a review of meat cutting premises and cold stores in response to two recent high profile scandals.

5th Feb 2018

HealthWelfare

Zoe puts the record straight on O'Neill antibiotic claims


NPA chief executive Zoe Davies was able to set the record straight after claims made Lord Jim O’Neill about the pig industry at a Global Superbugs event.

5th Feb 2018

Environment

'Massive extent' of resistance to rodenticide identified in south


Rats in some parts of the country are becoming resistant to some of the most widely-used poison baits, a new study has found. 

2nd Feb 2018

Prices

NPA welcomes new China trade appointment


The NPA has welcomed the appointment of a UK Trade Commissioner for China.

2nd Feb 2018

Brussels

Ed's Brexit round-up


The past week has been a slightly bruising one for the Government, with more than one home truth delivered its way.

1st Feb 2018

Brussels

PG sets out Brexit priorities for Defra


The NPA Producer Group has set out its Brexit priorities to Defra officials.  

1st Feb 2018

NPANews

NPA elections - Have you cast your vote yet?


Voting in the NPA elections has been open for a week now. Have you cast your vote yet?