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10th May 2022

NPANews

NPA calls on Defra to back British pig farmers, after further Scottish funding announced


The NPA has again called on the Government and supply chain to support British pig producers, after a further tranche of funding was announced in Scotland. 

9th May 2022

NPANews

Come and visit is at the Pig & Poultry Fair!


The NPA team is looking forward to seeing many of you at the Pig & Poultry Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. 

9th May 2022

HealthWelfare

ASF makes big jump in Italy


The OIE has reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in a wild boar near Rome in Italy.

9th May 2022

NPANews

Members Area update for outdoor producers


An important update affecting many outdoor producers has been posted in the Members' Area. 

9th May 2022

NPANews

AHDB Shape the Future vote closes today


Voting on AHDB's future priorities will begin next week, after 345 pig pevy payers registered to have their say. 

7th May 2022

Prices

AHDB figures highlight huge producers losses as costs of continue to soar


The desperate need for a rapid increase in the pig price has been further highlighted by new aHDB quarterly cost of production and margin estimates. 

6th May 2022

NPANews

NPA welcomes Waitrose's £16m investment in the pig price


The NPA has welcomed Waitrose's announcement of a new £16m support package to ensure its pork suppliers cover their' soaring costs of production.

5th May 2022

Prices

NPA calls for Tesco support, as four out of five British pig farmers are set to go bust


The NPA has told Tesco it needs to do more to support struggling pig producers or risk losing its British pork supply base. 

5th May 2022

NPANews

Zoe announces departure from NPA after 14 years of incredible service


Zoe Davies has announced she will be leaving the NPA after 14 years of unstinting service, including eight as chief executive.

4th May 2022

NPANews

Members Area latest - policy update


We have posted a policy update on an important topic for pig producers in the Members' Area.