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The NPA has welcomed the extraordinary announcement by the Chancellor that the Government will cover 80% of the wages of staff unable to work due to coronavirus.

The Environment Agency has confirmed that permitted pig producers can apply for a CSS grant for fixed and floating covers for a slurry store.

An important update has been posted in the Members Area on an issue that the NPA is currently working on. 

The NPA has published two new documents in the Members Area providing guidance and key updates on the coronavirus outbreak. 

Red Tractor has suspended ‘physical’ inspections from today 'until further notice' as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Like every business across the country and many of you, NPA staff are affected by the current COVID-19 situation. So please bear with us! 

Farming has been added to the critical workers list, following lobbying from the NPA, NFU and other organisations. 

The NPA is in discussions with the NFU, other industry bodies and Government about trying to get farmers, farm workers and vets onto a list of ‘key workers’. 

Coronavirus was the main focus of the NPA’s first ever Pig Industry Group (PIG) meeting, bringing together the association’s Producer and Allied Industry groups.

The BVA has written to the Government calling for veterinary practices to be included in support measures announced for businesses affected by Covid-19.