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22nd Jan 2021

NPANews

Forum latest - does anyone keep old copies of the Yorkshire Post


The latest forum entry is a call out from Ladies in Pigs for anyone who keeps old copies of the Yorkshire Post. 

22nd Jan 2021

Prices

Higher carcase weights drive increase in UK pig production in 2020


UK pig meat production reached 984,300 tonnes in 2020, a 2.8% increase on 2019, driven by higher carcase weights.

21st Jan 2021

Environment

Flood warnings in place


Flood warnings are in place all over the country, as Storm Christoph brings heavy rain and snow.

21st Jan 2021

Prices

Carcase weights hit new high as SPP decline continues


Avergage carcase weights continue to rise, reaching a new record in the latest SPP sample, while prices go the other way.

20th Jan 2021

Brussels

Members Area - important Trichinella testing update


We have posted new information in the Members' Area about the latest requirements for EU pork exports to be tested for Trichinella. 

20th Jan 2021

Brussels

NPA continues to spread the word about damaging meat export delays


The NPA's concerns over the serious disruption being caused to the pig sector due to the new requirements at ports continue to be picked up by the media. 

20th Jan 2021

Environment

Resource efficiency and waste - key actions for farmers


The Environment Agency has published a document summarising 'Key Actions for Farmers' when it comes to resource efficiency and waste. 

19th Jan 2021

Brussels

Watch the first husting videos


The first husting videos from the P.I.G candidates are in....

18th Jan 2021

NPANews

Have you looked at the Red Tractor consultation yet?


We would like to remind pig producers to take a look at the Red Tractor consultation on some significant proposed changes to its standards.  

18th Jan 2021

Brussels

Brexit updates for members!


Regular updates on how the changes introduced at the start of this year are available for members in the EU Exit section of the website.