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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.

17th Aug 2021

NPANews

NPA continues to lobby on staff shortages - members help wanted


With little immediate sign of the labour situation improving, the NPA is continuing to work with others to raise awareness of the problems this is creating. 

16th Aug 2021

HealthWelfare

Key findings from an informative freedom farrowing workshop


NPA Senior Policy Adviser, Becca Veale, highlights the key points from a virtual workshop on freedom farrowing and lactation.

16th Aug 2021

NPANews

Delay on requirement to use new AHR EHCs until January


The EU has voted to delay when traders must start to use the new Export Health Certificates (EHCs).

13th Aug 2021

NPANews

What a difference a year makes!


NPA Office Manager, Andrea Tranter, is also involved with Ladies in Pigs (LIPs) - she’s put together an update so you can see how busy the team has been.

13th Aug 2021

NPANews

Trade focus turns to Canada and Mexico


The NPA's Charlie Dewhirst summarises the latest on the UK's efforts to secure new post-Brexit trade deals. 

11th Aug 2021

Environment

DEFRA INVITE - Landscape Recovery


Defra are inviting farmers and land managers to join one of their online information sessions about the Landscape Recovery scheme pilot.

11th Aug 2021

NPANews

Nominations open for David Black Award


Nominations are open for the 2021 David Black Award, honouring exceptional contributions to the pig industry. 

10th Aug 2021

NPANews

New DWP Kickstart scheme could open up recruitment opportunities


The Department for Work and Pension's new Kickstart scheme might be of interest to members. 

9th Aug 2021

NPANews

Handy summary of new Red tractor standards


Red Tractor has put together a video presentation with an overview of the new Red Tractor pigs standards.