News
25th Oct 2017
LIPs searching for a new chair as Sue prepares to step down
Ladies in Pigs are on the look out for a new chairperson after Sue Woodall announced she was stepping down following 10 years in the role.
25th Oct 2017
NFU concern at Brexit impasse
The NFU has expressed concern over the apparent roadblocks holding back progress in Brexit negotiations between the UK and the rest of the EU.
24th Oct 2017
West Midlands AD workshop in November
A one-day workshop on maintaining healthy biology within an anaerobic digester will take place in the West Midlands next month.
20th Oct 2017
First nomination received as NPA elections get under way
The first nomination for this winter’s NPA elections has been received. You can read what he has to say here.
20th Oct 2017
Ed's Brexit round-up
NPA senior policy advisor Ed Barker's weekly round up of the latest Brexit developments and how they affect the pig sector.
19th Oct 2017
High mycotoxin levels detected in crop samples
Large mycotoxin loadings of DON and ZEA have been detected in some samples of new crop wheat and barley, according to Trouw Nutrition.
18th Oct 2017
Congratulations to new pig industry Nuffield Scholars
The NPA congratulates the new Nuffield Scholars whose scholarships will provide some valuable insights for the pig industry.
17th Oct 2017
Pork sales volume down but spend up
The volume of fresh and frozen pork sold at retail level continues to decline year-on-year but total spend is up.
16th Oct 2017
Young NPA visits Dutch HyCare facility
A group of Young NPA members is visiting the Netherlands today to get a close up view of the HyCare approach to pig health and hygiene.
16th Oct 2017
NPA will continue to explore post-Brexit zinc oxide options
The NPA will continue to explore the options for using zinc oxide in piglet diets in the UK after we leave the EU, the association’s Georgina Crayford said.