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The British Pig & Poultry Fair (BPPF) has been provisionally rescheduled for May 2021 after this year's event was cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.

Farming Minister George Eustice has thanked the ‘hidden heroes’ across the food sector who are putting food on the nation’s plates during the coronavirus crisis.

The NPA has created a template letter for members to prove you and your employees are key workers, if challenged by the police.   

We have updated the NPA Security Pack. 

UK end-of-year pig numbers reached a 16-year high in December, totalling 4.7 million head, according to new Defra figures. 

Red Tractor has published new coronavirus guidance for members and is asking members to update their contingency plans in case of illness. 

Ladies in Pigs (LIPs) are making their learning resources available online during the coronavirus lockdown, replacing their regular visits to schools.

Andrew Knowles, a former David Black Award winner and well known figure in the pig sector, has been appointed CEO of Suffolk-based Fram Farmers

We have updated our documents setting out comprehensive coronavirus guidance and outlining the key issues the NPA is working on. 

Feed companies are experiencing issues with supplies, but have told the NPA they are working hard to address the issues.