News
2nd Mar 2020
Farmers sought to take part in animal welfare survey
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is launching a survey to understand more about how farmers and members of the public view animal welfare.
2nd Mar 2020
Supplies tight, demand 'steady side of good' - TVC
Supplies remain tight and demand is 'on the steady side of good', although Coronavirus continues to cast a shadow, according to Thames Valley Cambac.
28th Feb 2020
Coronavirus needs putting in context. We also need to be ready for staff shortages
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies puts the Corobavirus outbreak into context and issues useful advice about potential staffing issues.
28th Feb 2020
Russian Roulette
Although UK pig prices have remained virtually becalmed at 162.73p, over the Channel, EU mainland prices have in many cases been rising.
26th Feb 2020
Minette Batters re-elected as NFU president,but changes in the top team
Minette Batters has been re-elected as President of the NFU for another two years.
26th Feb 2020
New research shows reduction in fat levels in pork
New research, based the first official testing for nearly 30 years, shows that fat levels in UK pork have dropped.
25th Feb 2020
Young NPA chair highlights pig sector import concerns at NFU conference
Young NPA chair Wes Udall received a strong ovation atthe NFU conference when he highlighted the pig industry's concerns over future trade deals.
25th Feb 2020
Grant funding available for slurry stores and lagoons
The NPA can confirm that once again, grant funding has been made available to pig producers for slurry stores and lagoons.
25th Feb 2020
Access to Mexican market moves a step clearer after UK visit
Market access to the lucrative Mexican pork market has moved a step closer, following a 'positive' inspection of the UK’s pork market by Mexican inspectors.
24th Feb 2020
TVC market update - Coronavirus an 'ongoing issue' for export trade
Coronavirus continues to hamper the pork export trade, according to the latest pig marketing summary from Thames Valley Cambac.