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23rd Jan 2018

Westminster

MP to take public procurement concerns back to Westminster


Kevin Hollinrake has promised to raise the pig industry’s concerns over public procurement with Michael Gove, following a visit to NPA chairman Richard Lister’s farm.

23rd Jan 2018

NPANews

MP visits NPA chair's farm to talk pigs


NPA chairman Richard Lister hosted a visit from his local MP, who also happens to be a close advisor to Michael Gove, on Saturday.

23rd Jan 2018

HealthWelfare

Stewart Houston re-appointed to AHWBE


Former NPA chairman Stewart Houston has been re-appointed for another term on the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE).

22nd Jan 2018

NPANews

NPA election reminder - ONE MEMBERSHIP, ONE VOTE


With the polls only just open today, the votes are already coming in. But there is one thing we need to remind all members... 

22nd Jan 2018

NPANews

Incursion Support Network meets for first time


The Incursion Support Network has met for the first time. Various organisations came together in an initiative driven by the NPA.

22nd Jan 2018

NPANews

The polls are open!


The polls to elect new representatives to take the NPA forward for the next three years are open! Make your vote count... 

19th Jan 2018

HealthWelfare

New campaign promotes the benefits of colostrum


Producers are being urged to embrace the ‘liquid gold’ properties of colostrum in reducing the need for antibiotics in farm animals.

18th Jan 2018

Prices

Marketing campaign highlights health benefits of pork


The current phase of the pork marketing campaign is shifting the focus onto the health benefits of pork.

18th Jan 2018

NPANews

NPA welcomes appointment of new AHDB Pork strategy director


AHDB Pork has announced its new strategy director for pork will be Angela Christison, former global business development for Genus. 

18th Jan 2018

Brussels

Producers urged to prepare for HSE inspections


Pig producers are urged to ensure they are prepared for potential Health & Safety Executive inspections.