News
15th Dec 2023
Another big NPA name throws hat into ring for PIG elections
NPA chair Rob Mutimer has become the latest producer to enter the race for election to the Pig Industry group in the New Year.
14th Dec 2023
Defra launches £4m Smaller Abattoir Fund
The government has launched a £4 million fund to boost the sustainability of smaller red meat and poultry abattoirs across England.
13th Dec 2023
Government to introduce new regulation to ensure soya imports do not harm forests
The Government is to introduce new legislation aimed at ensuring various imported products, including soya, do not harm the world’s forests.
13th Dec 2023
NPA Elections 24: Another allied industry nomination!
A third allied industry candidate has entered the race for the NPA Pig Industry Group (PIG) elections, which will take place in the New Year.
12th Dec 2023
Less than a month left to put your name forward for PIG elections!
There is now less than a month left to submit your nomination for the NPA PIG elections, which will take place in the New Year.
11th Dec 2023
Reminder - proof of vet visit required for non-assured producers from Wednesday
Non-assured producers are reminded that, from December 13, they must be able to demonstrate that a veterinary visit has taken place in the past 12 months.
8th Dec 2023
PIG round-up: Concerns over wet weather and falling pig price
Falling pig prices and the recent relentless rain were the main concerns of producer representatives at the NPA PIG's meeting this week.
7th Dec 2023
NPA highlights live breeding pig export stalemate, as live export Bill enters Parliament
New legislation putting an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain was introduced in Parliament on Monday.
6th Dec 2023
Producer PIG elections hotting up!
A fourth producer candidate has entered the contest for election to the Pig Industry Group (PIG) in the New Year.
4th Dec 2023
PigPro moves to BASIS
Pig industry training tool, PigPro, one the services AHDB decided not to find after the Shape the Future vote, has moved to BASIS.