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7th Feb 2021

NPANews

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

Prices

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

NPANews

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

HealthWelfare

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

NPANews

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

Brussels

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

Prices

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

HealthWelfare

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

Brussels

Lastest husting video uploaded


The latest husting video from the P.I.G candidates has gone live today

28th Jan 2021

Brussels

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.