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7th Feb 2023

HealthWelfare

Defra-funded vet visits to be rolled out more widely


Annual Health and Welfare Reviews are set to be rolled out more widely to livestock producers, following successful trials of the initiative.  

6th Feb 2023

NPANews

NPA responds to South Korea consultation


The NPA has responded to the Department for International Trade’s call for input on trade with South Korea. 

3rd Feb 2023

NPANews

Defra report on pork supply chain review expected 'very soon'


An eagerly-awaited report by Defra on its review of the pork supply chain is expected ‘very soon’, according to Farming Minister Mark Spencer.

3rd Feb 2023

Westminster

Government consults on Veterinary Medicines


The long-awaited consultation on veterinary medicine legislation was published on February 2.

31st Jan 2023

Environment

Defra environment scheme offers limited benefits for pig farmers - but more opportunities to come


Pig farmers will not see many benefits from Defra’s new environmental schemes, but other funding streams should become increasingly available. 

31st Jan 2023

Brussels

Last chance to apply for Slurry infrastructure Grant


Members are reminded that today is the last opportunity to apply for a Slurry Infrasructure grant.

30th Jan 2023

NPANews

Do you fancy a subsidised trip to a European pig congress in Spain?


NPA members have a unique opportunity to attend an important European pig congress in Spainat a subsidised rate. 

25th Jan 2023

HealthWelfare

ASF found in wild boar in Greece   


A wild boar has been found with African swine fever (ASF) for the first time in mainland Greece.

25th Jan 2023

NPANews

Members Area alert - animal rights activity


The latest post in the Members' Area is an update on the animal rights activity targeting the pig sector in East Anglia. 

23rd Jan 2023

Brussels

Next round of 'Mix up Midweek with Pork' campaign underway with health focus


The latest burst of AHDB's successful ‘Mix up Midweek with Pork’ marketing campaign is underway