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15th Oct 2020

Brussels

FSA publishes guidance on new health marks


The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published long-awaited guidance on the new health marks that will be required from the start of next year. 

15th Oct 2020

PlanningHousing

Members' Area updates - tax simplification meeting and planning deadline relaxation


The Government is allowing extra time for planning permissions that have run out, in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19.

14th Oct 2020

NPANews

The first NPA election nominations are in!


We have the first nominations for the 2021 NPA elections - and they are both from the allied industries. 

13th Oct 2020

Westminster

A 'massive missed opportunity' - Government stance on import standards leaves pig sector exposed


The NPA has described the Government’s decision to reject key amendments to the Agriculture Bill intended to protect import standards as a ‘massive missed opportunity’.

13th Oct 2020

NPANews

AHDB regional pig clubs to resume alongside 'virtual' discussion groups


AHDB's regional pig clubs are due to restart over the autumn, while some pig discussion groups in the east of the country are see to resume 'virtually'.

12th Oct 2020

HealthWelfare

German ASF cases rise as suspected cluster found on island


The number of confirmed cases of ASF in wild boar in Germany has risen to 65 as a potentially significant outbreak has been discovered on an island.

12th Oct 2020

Environment

18-month slurry cover extension for some permitted producers


The Environment Agency is extending the deadline for covering slurry stores by 18 months for farms whose slurry/dirty water has less than 1% dry matter. 

9th Oct 2020

NPANews

Livestock transport survey - members' input needed!


Members are urged to take part in an important survey on livestock transport. 

9th Oct 2020

HealthWelfare

Businesses can register now for online Export Health Certificates


Businesses can register now for Export Health Certificates (EHC) online, ahead of the end of the Transition Period. 

7th Oct 2020

NPANews

NPA Election 2021 nominations now open!


The window for nominations to elect the new NPA Pig Industry Group (PIG) is open.