News
8th Mar 2024
NPA blog - thoughts from a valuable fact-finding mission to Spain to look at farrowing systems
The NPA's Katie Jarvis discusses the findings from a recent industry fact-finding mission to Spain to gather information on farrowing systems.
8th Mar 2024
Rural support charity announces new helpline
YANA has announced the launch of a new live helpline, which will aim to provide immediate support to individuals.
7th Mar 2024
Agricultural Property Relief extended in budget to include environmental management schemes
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget included one element of interest to farmers, particularly those in environmental schemes.
6th Mar 2024
Red Tractor urged to discontinue Greener Farms Commitment by farming unions and AHDB
The UK farming unions and AHDB have called for Red Tractor to discontinue its plans to introduce a Greener Farms Commitment (GFC).
4th Mar 2024
Big decline recorded in England's pig herd, as breeding herd shows no sign of growth
England's overall pig herd declined by 10% last year, Defra’s December census for England shows.
29th Feb 2024
Red Tractor earns data governance certification
Red Tractor's has gained Farm Data Principles Certificate of Registration, verifying that it operates to the highest standards of data security.
28th Feb 2024
2024 animal health and welfare grant scheme to open soon
Applications for the next round of animal health and welfare grants in England are expected to open soon.
27th Feb 2024
Forum latest - supporting vet students; respiratory diseases survey
There are two new posts on the forum.
26th Feb 2024
NPA election 2024 - New-look Pig Industry Group elected
NPA members have elected a new Pig Industry Group (PIG), featuring a blend of experience and new faces.