News
7th Feb 2021
Still time to complete important state of the industry survey
We are asking all producer members to complete a very short anonymous survey, ahead of an important meeting with Defra today.
4th Feb 2021
AHDB explains why heavy pigs are only having a limited impact on the SPP
AHDB analyst Duncan Wyatt has explained why the levy body has not removed heavy weights from the SPP.
3rd Feb 2021
Defra agrees to hold roundtable to discuss perfect storm hitting the pig sector
Defra has agreed to hold a roundtable meeting with the NPA and other parts of the supply chain to discuss the ‘perfect storm’ affecting the pig sector at the moment.
3rd Feb 2021
German ASF cases top 600 as protection zones expanded
More than 600 cases of African swine fever (ASF) have now been confirmed in Germany, as new cases result in the expansion of the protection zones.
2nd Feb 2021
NPA spreading the industry message far and wide
The NPA continues to spread the message far and wide about the ‘perfect storm’ hitting the pig sector, as national and international media interest grows.
2nd Feb 2021
Groupage consignments - moving Goods from GB to NI
Defra and DAERA have worked with hauliers to establish a new Groupage model for movements into Northern Ireland.
1st Feb 2021
AHDB 2021 Outlook - production to top 1m tonnes, but prices under pressure
UK pork production is set exceed 1 million tonnes for the first time since 1999 this year, but the market will remain difficult.
29th Jan 2021
Food sector workers can register for free COVID-19 testing
Defra has informed the NFU that businesses with at least 50 employees can register for government-funded lateral flow tests for asymptomatic workers.
29th Jan 2021
Lastest husting video uploaded
The latest husting video from the P.I.G candidates has gone live today
28th Jan 2021
Media continues to pick up on NPA concerns over impact of Brexit checks and COVID plant closures - UPDATED
High profile media outlets continue to highlight the NPA's concerns over the plight facing pig farmers due to new Brexit rules at ports and COVID-19.