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The NPA is urging producers to respond individually to the EFRA Committee's investigation into the ‘Farming Rules for Water’ (FRFW).

Roadhogs Recruitment has teamed up with Allen Farming Group, to create an on-the-job training scheme for entry-level pig stockpeople.

The NPA has welcomed a pledge by Waitrose to back British pig producers during the current crisis by increasing the price it pays for pigs. 

A clause that would have banned farrowing crates immediately has been thrown out of legislation currently going through parliament. 

Thompsons of York, specialists in manufacturing and supplying high quality pig feeds, won the NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award. 

Pig vet Duncan Berkshire has been awarded the 2021 Chris Brant Award in recognition of his phenomenal contribution to the pig industry over the years.

Farmers are now able to apply for grants worth £27 million for productivity-boosting equipment under the Farming Investment Fund.

Levy payers will be able to vote on the priorities of the AHDB sector levy bodies in the spring, under new proposals unveiled today. 

Defra has published details of the Private Storage Aid and Slaughter Incentive Payment schemes, which open today.