News
9th May 2017
AHDB makes new appointment to spearhead export drive
AHDB has appointed Phil Hadley to the new post of international market development director in a bid to reinforce its export drive.
8th May 2017
8th May 2017
New Chinese export certificates clouded by TB - Zoe Davies comment
In her latest monthly Pig World column, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies highlights the pros and cons of pre-election 'purdah'.
8th May 2017
Comparing welfare standards across the world
The NPA has put together a document that sheds light on the differing animal welfare standards in place across the major pig producing countries of the world.
5th May 2017
UK needs to act fast to avoid post-Brexit Chinese export delays
The UK pig industry could face delays in resuming exports to China unless the Government moves quickly, AHDB strategy director Mick Sloyan has warned.
4th May 2017
BVA highlights importance of vets in Brexit health and welfare drive
The BVA has stressed the importance of vets in achieving the UK Government’s post-Brexit vision for high animal welfare and food safety standards.
4th May 2017
David Clarke to retire after 19 years at the helm of Red Tractor
David Clarke, the first ever chief executive of Red Tractor Assurance, is to retire after 19 years building the scheme from scratch.
3rd May 2017
House of Lords committee echoes NPA concerns over Brexit
The NPA has welcomed a comprehensive Parliamentary report into the implications of Brexit for agriculture that echoes virtually all its major concerns.
3rd May 2017
Brexit trade arrangements could be a disaster for farming, Lords warn
The Government must agree transitional arrangements with the EU, in order to mitigate the potentially disastrous effects of Brexit.
2nd May 2017
NPA welcomes Co-op switch to 100% British bacon
The NPA has welcome the move by Co-op to switch to 100% British bacon from the start of May.