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30th Apr 2022

Brussels

NPA warns of ASF risk from Government decision to abandon checks on EU imports


The NPA has warned that the Government's decision on import checks exposes British farmers to the risk of diseases like ASF entering the UK. 

27th Apr 2022

NPANews

We are losing £5,000 per week - Wiltshire farmer highlights huge pressures facing pig farmers


The ongoing pig industry crisis is likely to result in a contraction in UK pork production, opening the door for lower standard imports, a Wiltshire farmer has warned.  

26th Apr 2022

NPANews

Porkwatch survey shows some retailers need to do more to back British pig farmers


The latest Porkwatch survey shows a mixed performance among the big retailers when it comes to stocking British pork products. 

26th Apr 2022

HealthWelfare

Avian flu housing measures to be lifted


The mandatory avian flu housing measures, introduced in the UK in November, are to be lifted on May 2. 

22nd Apr 2022

NPANews

New chair and vice-chair for Young NPA


Samantha Carmichael, MSD veterinary key account manager – Pigs, has been appointed as the new chair of Young NPA.

20th Apr 2022

NPANews

Members Area latest - disease alert and advice to producers


Two new alerts have been posted in the Members' Area of the website. 

19th Apr 2022

NPANews

NPA and NFU call on Eustice for 'urgent, direct support' for producers


The NPA has written a joint letter with the NFU to Defra Secretary George Eustice calling for urgent, direct support for producers. 

16th Apr 2022

NPANews

Voluntary Lump Sum Exit Scheme open for applications


The voluntary Lump Sum Exit Scheme is now open for applications to recipients of direct payments.  

15th Apr 2022

NPANews

Pig farmers eligible for Covid Recovery Loan Scheme


We understand that pig farmers are eligible for the Recovery Loan Scheme, which supports access to finance for UK businesses recovering from the Covid pandemic.

14th Apr 2022

NPANews

'Fed up and struggling to cope' - Wiltshire farmer highlights industry woes


Wiltshire pig farmer Cameron Naughton has again highlighted the huge struggles pig farmers are currently facing.