News
27th Jul 2022
Fighting fit - how veteran pig industry campaigner is using boxing to help cope with Parkinson's
Six years ago, Richard Longthorp, one of pig farming's most familiar and formidable characters, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
26th Jul 2022
Zoe's last day - good luck and thank you!
Today is chief executive Zoe Davies’s last day, after 14 incredible years with the NPA, including the last eight as chief executive.
26th Jul 2022
Members Area alert - animal rights activity
There is an update in the Members' Area on the animal rights activity targeting the farming sector.
25th Jul 2022
Defra launches sustainable farm-based protein competition
Defra is opening a £12.5m competition to support research and innovation to help increase domestic production of healthy and sustainable protein.
22nd Jul 2022
Opportunity to take part in trials of new Annual Health and Welfare Review
Pig farmers are being urged to take part in fresh trials of the new Annual Health and Welfare Review.
21st Jul 2022
Significant decline in EU pork production forecast for this year
EU pig meat production is forecast to decline by nearly 5% in 2022, due to a combination high input costs, new environmental regulation and reduced exports due to ASF.
19th Jul 2022
NPA formulating a plan to respond to Defra supply chain consultation
The NPA will be contacting members soon regarding the industry response to Defra’s important consultation on improving fairness in the pork supply chain.
18th Jul 2022
Advice on managing pigs - and yourselves - in extreme heat
As temperatures soar to record levels in parts of the UK, there is plenty of advice out there about managing pigs in extreme heat.
15th Jul 2022
Supply chain review must lead to action to benefit primary producer - Zoe
The long-awaited review of the pork supply chain must lead to action that protects and benefits primary producers, according to NPA chief executive Zoe Davies.
15th Jul 2022
Government launches review of fairness and transparency in pork supply chain
The Government has launched its long-awaited review of the UK pig sector intended to improve fairness and transparency within the supply chain.