News
9th Nov 2021
Key reports highlight pig sector's continuing progress on antibiotics
Two reports, published today, have highlighted the progress the UK pig sector continues to make in reducing its antibiotic usage, despite the ongoing challenges it faces.
8th Nov 2021
Three little pigs and big bad wolf descend church for charity
Cameron Naughton donned his pig onesie once again on Saturday, as ‘three little pigs and the big bad wolf’ abseiled down the local church.
5th Nov 2021
Well-meaning support package must not be allowed to crash pig price
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has called for proper oversight of the Government’s pig industry support package to avoid unintended consequences.
5th Nov 2021
It's OK to reach out to others - in fact, it's essential if we're to get through this
RABI’s regional manager for the North, Sally Connor, from a pig farming family, offers a personal and professional perspective on the current industry pressures
4th Nov 2021
NPA welcomes Morrisons' moves to support British pig farmers
NPA chairman Rob Mutimer has welcomed Morrisons' announcement of measures to back the British pig sector at its time of crisis.
4th Nov 2021
Autumn pig clubs to discuss new Red Tractor welfare training requirement
AHDB pig clubs around the country will be focusing on Red Tractor's new welfare training requirements over the next few weeks.
3rd Nov 2021
Barney Kay to replace Andrew Saunders at Pilgrim's
Former NPA general manager Barney Kay will replace Andrew Saunders as agriculture director at Pilgrim’s UK, the company has announced.
3rd Nov 2021
Bite into British! New social media campaign launched today to highlight farming's environmental sustainability
A new campaign is launched today by the Save GB Bacon campaign to to highlight the farming industry's positive environmental message.
2nd Nov 2021
Reminder - do not feed pumpkin waste to pigs
At this time of year, there can be a real temptation to feed pumpkins left over from Halloween to pigs. There is, after all, no shortage of them about.
2nd Nov 2021
COP26 - 'Croissant has higher carbon footprint than a bacon roll'
The farming sector was always going to be under the spotlight at COP26, the massive international climate change summit in Glasgow.