News
4th Dec 2020
Members' Area updates - incinerators and enrichment survey
There are two new posts in the Members' Area today, one specifically for producers who own incinerators and another seeking views on enrichment.
3rd Dec 2020
Government to ban live exports for fattening and slaughter
Defra has announced plans to ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening, among other proposed measures to improve animal welfare in transit.
2nd Dec 2020
Important changes to the Agriculture Flat Rate Scheme
New conditions for entering and exiting the Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme (AFRS) are being introduced from January 1, 2021.
1st Dec 2020
Defra self-assessment form to help ensure compliance with avian flu restrictions
Defra has created a form to help keepers of poultry and other captive birds provide assurance that they are compliant with the required measures applying within the AIPZ.
1st Dec 2020
NPA Election 2021: Former PG chair throws his hat into the ring
The latest nomination for election to the PIG comes from high-profile figure in the pig industry and a former Producer Goup chairman.
27th Nov 2020
NPA backs calls for vaccine priority for meat plant workers
The NPA is backing calls from the meat industry and the FSA to prioritise key workers in meat plants when vaccinations for COVID-19 become available.
26th Nov 2020
Guidance issued on ear tag requirements for live exports
The Government has issued new guidance on changes to ear tags for livestock exports and movements from GB to the EU and NI from January 1.
26th Nov 2020
NFU map showcases farmers' contributions towards 2040 net zero goals
More than 100 NFU members have pledged to work to achieve net zero by 2040 by signing up to a new interactive map created by the NFU.
25th Nov 2020
Key points from the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review
NPA senior policy adviser Charlie Dewhirst sets out some of the key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).
25th Nov 2020
NPA sets up pig industry-Government forum to address COVID issues
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has set up a pig industry-Government COVID forum to ensure Defra is kept aware of the current problems facing the sector.