News
13th Oct 2017
Parish calls for fair Brexit trade deals for farmers
Neil Parish, chair of the EFRA Committee has called on the Government to ensure future trade deals do not disadvantage UK farmers.
13th Oct 2017
NPA EU labour survey closed
The NPA's EU labour survey, which will help us inform the Government on its post-Brexit labour policy, is closed.
12th Oct 2017
Government response to Brexit welfare report 'disappointingly thin'
The Government’s response to a report calling for protection for UK farmers from lower standard food imports is ‘disappointingly thin’, says the NPA.
12th Oct 2017
Rising straw prices becoming a real concern for farmers
As pig prices continue to move in the wrong direction – the SPP fell another 1.5p last week – the cost of straw is going the other way.
12th Oct 2017
Don't miss NPA Eastern regional meeting tonight!
The second of the four NPA autumn regional meetings takes place in Diss tonight.
11th Oct 2017
NPA urges caution over report suggesting Brexit boost for pig sector
The NPA has urged caution in reading too much into a new report that suggests Brexit will boost pig farm incomes.
11th Oct 2017
Your views sought on human antibiotic use
Farmers and vets are being urged to fill in a short online survey about how they use - and view the use of - antibiotics for human medicine.
10th Oct 2017
African Swine Fever vaccine breakthrough?
Researchers in Australia and the US have uncovered genetic data they believe may contain the key to developing a vaccine for ASF.
9th Oct 2017
National Fallen Stock Company recruiting for new role
NFSCo is looking to appoint to appoint a new vice chairman - and we would like to see pig industry candidates coming forward.
6th Oct 2017
Market commentary: You Can't Always Get What You Want
Pig prices are unfortunately continuing on their relentless downward track, with the SPP losing another 0.6p to stand at 160.44p/kg.