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30th Jun 2022

NPANews

BBC News highlights impact of soaring costs on pig farms


The devastating impact of rising costs of production on farms, including pig businesses, was highlighted on the BBC New at Ten programme yesterday. 

28th Jun 2022

NPANews

NPA disappointed but not surprised as Defra rejects calls for pig industry support


Defra has rejected calls from MPs to provide direct support to pig producers in recognition of the dire financial situation the pig industry has been going through over the past year.

23rd Jun 2022

HealthWelfare

NPA welcomes big reduction in antibiotic usage in pigs


A further signifcant reduction in antibiotic use in the UK pig sector is a reflection of the sustained efforts of producers and vets to use medicines more responsibly. 

22nd Jun 2022

HealthWelfare

NPA welcomes Minister's commitment to 'collective approach' on farrowing crates


The NPA has welcomed a commitment by Farming Minister Victoria Prentis to work ‘carefully and sensitively’ with the pig industry on any moves to ban farrowing crates.

21st Jun 2022

Westminster

Peers call for more action from Government and retailers to save pork sector


Peers have called on the Government and retailers to act before it is too late to save the British pig industry.

20th Jun 2022

Environment

EA to pause N & P reporting requirement on permitted farms


The Environment Agency is to pause the BAT requirement to report N & P emissions from livestock manures on permitted farms.

20th Jun 2022

HealthWelfare

Have your say on a Payment-by-Results scheme for animal welfare


Farmers are urged to take part in a Defra-funded survey on the Payment-by-Results scheme, which will provide funds for animal welfare improvements.

17th Jun 2022

NPANews

National Pig Awards entry deadline looming


Any producers considering entering for the 2022 National Pig Awards are urged to get their entries in as soon as possible. 

17th Jun 2022

NPANews

YNPA visit to Lallemand


A group of YNPA members headed to Malvern on 15 June to Lallemand’s bacteria production facility.

16th Jun 2022

NPANews

Red Tractor pigs maternity cover role


Red Tractor is looking to recruit a Pigs Technical Manager on a fixed term contract as maternity cover.