News
10th Nov 2020
NPA calls for more urgency from Government to address EU Exit concerns
The NPA is calling for a more proactive and decisive approach from Government to address a number of outstanding concerns surrounding EU Exit.
10th Nov 2020
Agriculture Bill to become law after both Houses agree text
The Agriculture Bill is set to receive Royal Assent, after both Houses of Parliament finally agreed the text.
9th Nov 2020
UK bans freight drivers who have been in Denmark in past fortnight
Freight drivers who have been in or passed through Denmark in the last 14 days will no longer be allowed entry upon arrival in the UK.
6th Nov 2020
NPA Election 2021: First Producer nomination is in!
The first Producer nomination for the forthcoming election to the NPA's Pig Industry Group (PIG) has been submitted.
6th Nov 2020
MPs accept Agriculture Bill amendment on trade deal scrutiny but reject import standard requirement
MPs have again rejected an amendment proposed by the House of Lords that would require imports to meet UK standards under future trade deals.
5th Nov 2020
How the second COVID-19 lockdown could affect the pig sector
The second national lockdown, which begins today, is not expected to have the same dramatic effects as the first one, according to AHDB analyst Duncan Wyatt.
4th Nov 2020
Members' Area update - NPA action on COVID-19 in meat plants
In the latest post in the Members' Area, we have an update on the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on pork plants and some important action take by the NPA.
4th Nov 2020
RABI commissions largest ever research project into farmer wellbeing
Farming charity RABI has commissioned a 'once in a generation' survey to better understand the mental and physical wellbeing issues facing people in agriculture.
3rd Nov 2020
Like a game of whack-a-mole - the big issues keeping the NPA busy
In the November issue of Pig World, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies explained why life at the NPA at the moment is like one long game of whack-a-mole
3rd Nov 2020
NPA calls for more active industry scrutiny of future trade deals
The NPA has called for more industry involvement in the scrutiny of future trade deals to ensure producers are not undermined.