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1st Sep 2021

NPANews

Dates for the diary - Town Hall meetings, Regionals return and zinc roundtable


The NPA will hold two online Town Hall events in September to give members an update on what we are doing, especially on labour shortages. 

27th Aug 2021

NPANews

UK food chain calls for Covid Recovery Visa to address workforce shortages


In a new cross-industry report, the UK food and drink sector is calling for a 12-month COVID-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate current workforce shortages.

26th Aug 2021

Environment

Environment Agency issues important RPS update


The Environment Agency just issued an important update to its Regulatory Position Statement (RPS 252). 

26th Aug 2021

HealthWelfare

AHDB's Pig Health Scheme set to return in autumn


AHDB’s Pig Health Scheme will return this autumn with an enhanced benchmarking feature, following a coronavirus-enforced hiatus.

25th Aug 2021

Brussels

EU rules changed to allow feeding of PAP and insects to pigs and poultry


The European Commission has formally adopted an amendment to the EU feed ban regulation, that will allow the use of processed animal protein in pig and poultry feed.

20th Aug 2021

HealthWelfare

Eight pig producers shortlisted for new RSPCA Assured awards


RSPCA Assured has announced a shortlist for its first-ever awards for pig and poultry members.

19th Aug 2021

Prices

Prices dip as carcase weights and slaughterings point to growing backlog


Pig prices fell again last week, as lower slaughterings and higher carcase weights pointed to further pig backlogs due to the staffing crisis. 

18th Aug 2021

HealthWelfare

Defra confirms future policy for the welfare of pigs at transport


The Government has confirmed a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter/ fattening, but has listened to NPA concerns on other proposed changes.

18th Aug 2021

Prices

ASA rejects complains over AHDB Eat Balanced ads


The ASA has rejected complaints made about AHDB’s 'We Eat Balanced' advertising campaign in a landmark ruling for British farming.

17th Aug 2021

Environment

Farming Rules for Water update 


The NPA is fully aware of members’ concerns over the Environment Agency’s recent announcement on the Farming Rules for Water.