News
29th Nov 2017
Vet letter signed by 1,200 seeks clarity on animal welfare
The fall out from the vote over animal sentience continued, after nearly 1,200 vets and veterinary nurses signed a letter calling for clarity on the issue.
29th Nov 2017
If there's an elephant in the room... he's the one who'll draw attention to it
The Midlands region has its first Producer Group candidate for the January elections.
28th Nov 2017
So where do you think we are in the cycle?
As prices continue to fall, where do you think we are in the pig cycle, right now?
28th Nov 2017
Hard Brexit forecast to cut EU pigmeat value by €2.3 billion
A hard Brexit would reduce the value of EU pigmeat production by €2.3 billion according to a new report published this week.
28th Nov 2017
Industrial Strategy presents opportunities for agriculture - NPA
The NPA has welcomed the publication of the Government's Industrial Strategy, which sets out plans to provide incentives to adopt new technologies.
28th Nov 2017
EA to explain proposed new water discharge charges
The Environment Agency has developed a charging scheme specifically for EPR water discharge and groundwater activities.
28th Nov 2017
I still get my hands dirty on a daily basis
Yorkshire producer Phil Stephenson, current chairman of NPA Producer Group, is standing for re-election.
27th Nov 2017
Webinar tonight to explain permitting changes
AHDB and the Environment Agency (EA) are hosting a webinar tonight to explain how changes to environmental permitting could affect pig producers.
27th Nov 2017
MPs highlight concerns of pig sector over EU labour
A cross-party group of MPs has reiterated the NPA's concerns over future access to EU labour during a parliamentary reception.
26th Nov 2017
Brexit challenges mean we must be on top of our game, says south-central candidate
Another producer has this weekend put his name forward for election to NPA Producer Group, the first, so far, from south-central region.