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5th Apr 2023

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Government announcement on new import checks welcome but there must be no further delay


The NPA has welcomed the Government announcement on new food imports from October, but has urged them to ensure there are no further delays.

5th Apr 2023

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Welcome to new allied member - Ekogea


A warm welcome to our latest allied industry member, Ekogea. 

4th Apr 2023

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Defra to pay out £34 in Slurry Infrastructure Grants as Plan for Water published


Nearly £34 million will be made available through the first round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant scheme, more than two-and-a-half times the original budget. 

4th Apr 2023

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Fascinating insights and lessons for the UK pig sector from a trip to Spain


NPA chief executive Lizzie Wilson discusses the fascinating insights a UK pig industry group gained from a trip to Spain, organised by ECO Animal Health.

3rd Apr 2023

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NPA responds to VMD consultation on changes to veterinary medicines laws


The NPA has responded to the Government’s consultation on the law that governs veterinary medicines.

 

31st Mar 2023

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Reminder - application window for productivity and slurry grants closes next week


Pig producers are reminded that the application window for Productivity and Slurry grants closes on Tuesday, April 4. 

31st Mar 2023

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NPA welcomes opportunity for pork exports under CPTPP deal


The NPA has welcomed the news that the UK has struck a deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

30th Mar 2023

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NPA calls for robust action after shocking meat fraud revelations


The NPA has urged the authorities to clamp down in the strongest possible terms on apparent illegal activity in the pork supply chain. 

29th Mar 2023

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Making the rules for farming easier to find


Defra has published a new post all about 'Making the rules for farming easier to find' on its Farming blog.

28th Mar 2023

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NPA Pig Industry Group highlights flaws in Defra welfare labelling plans


The NPA’s Pig Industry Group (PIG) has highlighted numerous flaws in Defra’s plans to introduce mandatory animal welfare labelling in the UK.