News
15th Dec 2022
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
2023 membership renewals reminder!
As we head ever closer to Christmas, we have been busy preparing your membership renewal for 2023.
9th Dec 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.