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4th Dec 2023

NPANews

NPA veteran to embark on extraordinary January challenge for Parkinson's Punchers


Richard Lonthorp is taking up a challenge that even his boxing coach says is 'mad', to raise funds for two local boxing clubs and Parkinson's UK. 

1st Dec 2023

Brussels

Prominent producer becomes latest NPA Pig Industry Group candidate


One of the NPA's best known figures has become the latest producer to put their name forward for election to the NPA's Pig Industry. 

28th Nov 2023

NPANews

Second allied industry nomination submitted for PIG Elections!


A second allied industry nomination has been submitted ahead of the New Year NPA Pig Industry Group (PIG) elections.

27th Nov 2023

HealthWelfare

Pig keepers urged to be vigilant after pig flu strain confirmed in human


Pig keepers have been urged to remain vigilant and maintain biosecurity levels, after an influenza strain circulating in pigs was confirmed in a person.

27th Nov 2023

HealthWelfare

Influenza strain circulating in pigs detected in humans for first time


A single human case of an influenza strain that is currently circulating in pigs in the UK has been confirmed in North Yorkshire. 

23rd Nov 2023

Environment

AHDB and ITN Business launch 'Farming a Greener Future' news channel


AHDB and ITN Business have launched a news-style programme, Farming a Greener Future, to explore the importance of livestock within sustainable agriculture. 

22nd Nov 2023

NPANews

AHDB announces new chief executive


AHDB has appointed Graham Wilkinson, currently global vice president, agriculture, at dairy business Arla Foods as its new chief executive officer.

21st Nov 2023

NPANews

NPA stalwart Hugh Crabtree wins David Black Award


Hugh Crabtree, one of the most influential figures throughout the NPA's history, has deservedly won the David Black Award. 

21st Nov 2023

NPANews

Ceva picks up NPA Allied Industry Member award as 15 National Pig Awards are handed out


Ceva Animal Health has won the NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award at National Pig Awards. 

20th Nov 2023

NPANews

2023 NPA Chris Brant Award winner announced


The winner of the 2023 Chris Brant was announced at last night's National Pig Awards.