News
16th Mar 2020
Meat processors focusing on keeping plants open as Coronavirus spreads
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has said plants will do all they can to keep open as the impact of coronavirus in the UK grows.
16th Mar 2020
Members Area alert - animal rights activity
We have also posted an update in the Members' Area today on possible animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.
16th Mar 2020
Members Area - Countryfile
We have set out our position in relation to last night's Countryfile programme in the Members' Area.
13th Mar 2020
Members Area alert - animal rights activity
An update has been posted in the Members' Area on the animal rights activity targeting the pig sector.
13th Mar 2020
I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan(s)
The latest SPP has moved up a shade and is now quoted at 163.05p but the German price has already taken a tumble.
12th Mar 2020
Urgent action required as farrowing crate debate returns to Commons
A debate on ending ‘the cage age’, which was postponed in the autumn, is now due to take place in the House of Commons on March 16.
12th Mar 2020
EFRA ups the ante over import standards
MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affair (EFRA) Committee have stepped up the pressure on the Government over import standards.
12th Mar 2020
NPA calls on Government to maintain EU pork tariffs in future trade deals
The NPA has stressed the importance of maintaining current EU tariffs on non-EU pork imports after the current Brexit transition period ends.
11th Mar 2020
Red diesel relief and other key points from the 2020 Budget
There was a sense of relief across the farming community, after Rishi Sunak announced he would not be scrapping the red diesel duty relief for agriculture.
11th Mar 2020
Coronavirus - the key advice from Government that all members should read
Coronavirus is currently on everybody’s mind and it is important that members familiarise themselves with the current advice from Government.