News
23rd Jun 2017
Important update for anyone producing pigs for China
There have been some important changes to the certificates that anybody who exports pigs to China must be aware of.
23rd Jun 2017
NPA welcomes new member of staff
The NPA is delighted to be welcoming Ed Barker to the team from the start of next week.
23rd Jun 2017
Tune into AHDB's Brexit 360 event today
AHDB is running a live digital event today exploring the impacts of Brexit one year on for UK agriculture and horticulture.
22nd Jun 2017
Producer share of retail price reaches three-and-a-half year high
The producer’s share of the retail pork price has reached its highest point since December 2013, after increasing marginally in May to reaching 43.2%,
21st Jun 2017
Zinc oxide to be phased out at EU level by 2022
The European Commission has confirmed the EU-wide ban on the use of zinc oxide at medicinal levels in piglet feed, giving member states up to five years to phase it out.
21st Jun 2017
New Agriculture Bill in Queen's Speech
The Queen's Speech, setting out the Government's legislative programme for the next two years, includes an Agriculture Bill.
21st Jun 2017
Study suggests wild boar pose a threat to human health
Soaring populations of wild boar could pose a risk to human health, according to researchers.
20th Jun 2017
eMB-Pigs uptake reaches 70% mark
Antibiotic data representing 70% of 2016 English pig slaughterings has now been loaded onto the eMB-Pigs database.
19th Jun 2017
NPA position on Brexit as formal talks begin
As formal Brexit negotiations begin, here is a reminder of our priorities for the negotiations.
15th Jun 2017
NPA sends open letter to Michael Gove
NPA chairman Richard Lister has sent an open letter to new Defra Secretary Michael Gove outlining the association's position on Brexit.