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25th Oct 2022

NPANews

Move to reinstate upper weight limit for boars postponed


A move to reinstate the deadweight limit for boars has been postponed as some pig producers continue to experience backlogs on farms.

24th Oct 2022

HealthWelfare

Dover checks uncover illegal meat, highlighting ASF risk for pig sector


Large volumes of raw meat from countries that have reported ASF in their pig herds have been seized in a 24-hour operation at Dover port. 

24th Oct 2022

Environment

Catchment Sensitive Farming partnership expanded across England


Farmers across England are now able to benefit from the advice of CSF advisers following the expansion of the programme.

24th Oct 2022

NPANews

NPA Autumn Regionals conclude with Eastern event this week


The fourth and final NPA Autumn Regional, the Eastern event, takes place on Tuesday at Diss Rugby Club.

21st Oct 2022

NPANews

Forum latest - South West members make NPA subs pledge


The latets post on the forum comes from the South West, where members have pledged to pay their subs early and with 50% extra added on. 

18th Oct 2022

HealthWelfare

Avian Flu - national Prevention Zone introduced


An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared meaning it is now a legal requirement to follow strict biosecurity measures.

18th Oct 2022

NPANews

Members Area alert - animal rights activity


We have posted an alert in the Members' Area on the animal rights activity targeting the pig sector. 

17th Oct 2022

Prices

'Feed the Family for Less with Pork' - new AHDB campaign targets costs conscious consumers


AHDB has launched a new marketing campaign today, encouraging consumers to 'Feed the Family for Less with Pork'.

14th Oct 2022

NPANews

Press release: NPA calls for supply chain reforms to save pig industry's bacon


The NPA has called on the Government to introduce essential pork supply chain reforms to avert the collapse of the British pig industry.

12th Oct 2022

HealthWelfare

AHDB Pig Clubs return in November


AHDB's Pig Clubs return in November with a focus on how a high-health, nucleus pig herd keeps disease out.