News
23rd May 2020
Look out for Ladies in Pigs at Herts virtual show today!
Ladies in Pigs will be making an appearance at Hertfordshire Show's virtual show today.
22nd May 2020
Accessing PPE
We have posted information in the Members' Area on how members can access PPE at a discounted rate.
22nd May 2020
Brazil delays controversial Amazon vote, after international pressure over soya
Brazil has delayed a controversial vote to legalise the private occupation of land in the Amazon rainforest, following international pressure.
21st May 2020
100% of pigs protected from African swine fever in Pirbright vaccine trial
A study at the Pirbright Institute has shown that 100% of pigs immunised were protected from a lethal dose of ASF virus.
21st May 2020
Cranswick confirms deaths of three employees from COVID-19
Cranswick has confirmed the deaths of three members of staff from COVID-19 at its sliced meat factory at Wombwell, in Barnsley.
21st May 2020
Forum latest - well done NPA team!
The latest forum entry welcomes the news that emerged from Government on Tuesday regarding import tariffs.
20th May 2020
MPs urged to safeguard British farmers as Trade Bill enters Commons
MPs are being urged to back a trade policy that safeguards British farmers and food production, as the Trade Bill begins its passage in the House of Commons today.
19th May 2020
Victory for NPA as Government drops plans to slash pork import tariffs
Following intense lobbying from the NPA, the Government has dropped its damaging plans to slash tariffs on imports of pork products from the start of next year.
18th May 2020
Producers urged to plan ahead in case of COVID-19 disruption
Pig producers have been urged to plan ahead and ensure they have at least a week's space in reserve, following disruption to the pig supply chain.
18th May 2020
Webinar alert: 'Zero zinc' - how the Danes are cutting zinc oxide usage
Biomin is hosting a webinar on Wednesday at 1pm looking at how Denmark is looking to replace zinc oxide in piglet diets.