News
1st Apr 2020
African swine fever confirmed in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea, the Pacific island north of Australia, has become the latet country to be affected by African swine fever (ASF).
30th Mar 2020
APHA puts contingency plans in place to manage services
APHA is continuing to provide a diagnostic service for livestock, despite the restrictions put in place due to COVID-19.
30th Mar 2020
Pig market 'functioning as normal' - TVC
While most of the country is in coronavirus lockdown, the pig market has continued to function as normal, according to Thames Valley Cambac.
30th Mar 2020
Pig & Poultry Fair provisionally re-arranged for May 2021
The British Pig & Poultry Fair (BPPF) has been provisionally rescheduled for May 2021 after this year's event was cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.
27th Mar 2020
Eustice thanks 'hidden heroes' keeping the nation fed during coronavirus crisis
Farming Minister George Eustice has thanked the ‘hidden heroes’ across the food sector who are putting food on the nation’s plates during the coronavirus crisis.
27th Mar 2020
Key workers' letter to show if stopped by the police
The NPA has created a template letter for members to prove you and your employees are key workers, if challenged by the police.
26th Mar 2020
UK December pig herd hits 16-year high
UK end-of-year pig numbers reached a 16-year high in December, totalling 4.7 million head, according to new Defra figures.
25th Mar 2020
Red Tractor publishes new coronavirus guidance for members
Red Tractor has published new coronavirus guidance for members and is asking members to update their contingency plans in case of illness.
24th Mar 2020
Fram Farmers announce Andrew Knowles as new CEO
Andrew Knowles, a former David Black Award winner and well known figure in the pig sector, has been appointed CEO of Suffolk-based Fram Farmers