News
1st Apr 2021
NPA submits English pig industry COVID support request to Defra
The NPA has submitted a request to Defra for a £3.2 million COVID support package to recognise the impact of overweight pigs on producers’ finances.
1st Apr 2021
Why we need to be proactive on soya
NPA Policy Services Officer, Lizzie Wilson, explains why the industry needs to take the lead on the sourcing of sustainable soya.
1st Apr 2021
Avian flu compulsory housing measures lifted - all you need to know
The compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds was lifted on March 31 in England, Scotland and Wales.
31st Mar 2021
All the NPA's recent consultation responses in one place
The NPA team has responded to an unprecedented number of consultation on a wide range of topics of huge relevance to the pig sector on recent weeks.
31st Mar 2021
AHDB announces new chief executive
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) chief operating officer Tim Rycroft has been appointed as the new chief Executive of AHDB.
30th Mar 2021
RSPCA Assured survey for non-scheme members - chance to win £150 voucher!
RSPCA Assured is looking for producers and abattoir managers, who aren't currently members of the scheme, to fill in a 15 minute questionnaire.
29th Mar 2021
Karro owners purchased by Canadian protein company
The Eight Fifty Food Group, which owns pork processor Karro, has been purchased by Canadian multi-protein producer Sofina Foods Inc.
29th Mar 2021
Gene editing offers huge potential but clear leadership needed to engage consumers
Gene editing technology offers huge opportunities for the UK pig sector’, but clear leadership is needed to adress a number of significant barriers to its commercial use.
26th Mar 2021
Volunteers wanted to test new livestock traceability service
The new Livestock Information Service is seeking help to test help it build the new multi-species livestock traceability service for England.
24th Mar 2021
Rob Mutimer elected as new NPA chairman
Norfolk outdoor pig producer Rob Mutimer has been elected as the new chairman of the National Pig Association (NPA).