News
28th Apr 2021
Members Area alert - animal rights activity
The latest post in the Members' Area is an important reminder regarding the animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.
28th Apr 2021
UK pork exports to the EU down 80% in February
The value of UK pork exports to the EU fell by 80% in February, compared with February 2020, as new Brexit rules and checks continued to stifle the trade.
28th Apr 2021
Forum latest - help with PhD survey and manure applications
The latests forum posts request help with a survey on a nutritional method to reduce stress in pigs and and express concern over the EA's position on manure application.
27th Apr 2021
Pilgrim's Ashton plant on three-day week due to loss of China exports
Pilgrim's Ashton site has been forced to place around 100 employees from its abattoir section on a three-day week due to the suspension of China exports.
26th Apr 2021
Pig World podcast - hear Rob Mutimer talking pigs and NPA priorities
New NPA chairman Rob Mutimer is the main guest on Pig World's first ever podcast, Pigs Today, which is now available to download.
23rd Apr 2021
Change to EU rules means trichinella testing no longer required
A change to EU rules, which came into force on April 21, means UK pork shipments to the EU will no longer have to be tested for trichinella.
23rd Apr 2021
NPA welcomes Farm Vet Champions
The NPA has welconed a major collaborative project to empower UK farm animal vets to establish good antimicrobial stewardship in their practices and on farms.
22nd Apr 2021
Members Area alert - animal rights activity
The latest post in the Members' Area sets out some importanty advice for producers regarding the activism targeting the farming industry.
22nd Apr 2021
Pig price continues to rise, as throughput remains high
The SPP is continuing on its upward path, gaining another 1.35p last week to average 143.86p/kg.
21st Apr 2021
Members Area - activist advice
The latest post in the Members' Area sets out some advice for producers regarding the activism targeting the farming industry.