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We have posted an update in the Members' Area on the animal rights activity targeting the farming sector.  

Defra has confirmed that greening requirements will be dropped in England next year, as the agricultural transition commences. 

NPA senior policy adviser Ed Barker is quoted in the Sunday Times warning about the potential 'real danger' to UK pig farming from a US trade deal.

Defra director Ben Goldsmith is being investigated by the police over allegations concerning the release of deer and wild boar around his farm in Somerset.

Although the latest SPP has nudged up by a further 0.25p to stand at 165.61p, this is probably the only plus point of the day.

The first Porkwatch survey since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK highlights a general increase in the proportion of British pork products on retailers’ shelves.

The number of people killed in accidents on farms showed a welcome drop last year, although agriculture still the poorest safety record of all sectors.

Support for British food and farming has reached a record high as a result of farmers’ efforts to keep the nation fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic. 

After a period of steadily rising UK pig meat prices, signs are emerging that this sector may be on a slippery slope.

NPA producer members have until the end of this week to nominate a company for the 2020 NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award.