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15th Dec 2022

NPANews

AHDB looking to recruit new pork sector chair


AHDB is advertising for a new chair of its pork sector council, to replace Mike Sheldon, who steps down in March after six years in the role. 

13th Dec 2022

Brussels

2023 membership renewals reminder!


As we head ever closer to Christmas, we have been busy preparing your membership renewal for 2023.

9th Dec 2022

NPANews

Brexit has had a 'disastrous' impact on breeding pig exports, Minister hears


The recent YNPA National event in London discussed international trade in a panel discussion that included the Farming Minister and Shadow Defra Secretary.  

7th Dec 2022

NPANews

Thing 'starting to feel more positive' but many producers still feeling the pain


The outlook for pig producers is starting to look a ‘little more positive’, but many are still losing money, according to the NPA's PIG. 

7th Dec 2022

Environment

Join Defra Slurry Infrastructure Grant seminar today


Defra is hosting a seminar today, which will provide insights into the new Slurry Infrastructure Grant scheme.

5th Dec 2022

HealthWelfare

ASF detected in Czech Republic again


African swine fever (ASF) has been found in a wild boar in the Czech Republic, close to the German and Polish borders.

28th Nov 2022

NPANews

Survey seeks views on new Assistant Farm Manager apprenticeship


Pig businesses are being urged to take part in a survey to gauge views on a new Assistant Farm Manager apprenticeship standard.

28th Nov 2022

NPANews

Pilot scheme to encourage new entrants into farming


Entrepreneurs wanting to get into farming in England can apply now to take part in Defra’s New Entrants Support Scheme pilot. 

23rd Nov 2022

Environment

NPA welcomes Defra announcement on £250,000 Slurry Infrastructure grants


The NPA has welcomed Defra's announcement that farmers in England will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £250,000 to improve their slurry storage.

23rd Nov 2022

NPANews

Driving force behind #BiteIntoBritish wins Chris Brant Award


Yorkshire pig producer Anna Longthorp, one of the driving forces behind the #BiteIntoBritish campaign, has won the Chris Brant Award.