News
9th May 2018
Command Paper response: NPA sets out ambitious post-Brexit future for the British Pig sector
The NPA has submitted its response to Defra's 'Health and Harmony' Command Paper on the future of food and farming.
9th May 2018
Wayland Farms shortlisted for Antibiotic Guardian Award
Leading pig business Wayland Farms has been shortlisted for the Antibiotic Guardian Awards.
9th May 2018
Major win for NPA as Commission drops plan for drastic copper reductions
In a significant victory for NPA lobbying efforts, the European Commission has dropped plans for a drastic reduction in permitted copper levels in piglet feed.
9th May 2018
Red Tractor advertising for pork sector chair
Red Tractor is looking for a new chair of its pork sector board to replace Mike Sheldon, who will complete his three-year term in the role in November 2018.
9th May 2018
RBST CEO Tom Beeston steps down
Rare Breeds Survival Trust CEO Tom Beeston has announced his decision to step down after more than four years with the charity.
8th May 2018
'People buy people' - the Black Farmer's guide to marketing pork
The Black Farmer has urged pork producers to do more to engage with consumers to market their pork.
8th May 2018
Last chance to respond to Command Paper today!
Today is the last chance to respond to Defra's 'Health and Harmony' Command Paper consultation on the future of food, farming and the environment.
5th May 2018
Red Tractor issues guidance on balcony systems
The Red Tractor pigs scheme has issued new guidance for scheme members considering balcony systems for housing pigs.
4th May 2018
'Helter Skelter' - When you get to the bottom you go back to the top...
Mixed prices across the board today. Although the latest SPP has gone up by 0.55p to 145.82p, unfortunately EU prices are heading south at an alarming speed.
4th May 2018
Ed's Brexit round-up
Readers can be assured that this is most certainly not a period of quiet for the NPA, as any of you who have attended regional meetings will have seen.
