News

Scientists at the Pirbright Institute and UCL have mapped genes across the ASFV genome, which they hope will help in the search for a vaccine and antiviral drugs to control the virus.

The new Code of Practice for the Welfare of Pigs in England will come into force on March 1.

NPA members, if you haven't yet completed our farrowing crate survey, there is still time to so - jus!

The NPA is backing a call by UK farming organisations for a derogation on the three-crop rule to manage the impact of the recent flooding. 

Today, the Government released details of its future immigration policy, as the UK operates outside of the EU. Setting out a new points based system, the Home Office said EU and non-EU citizens coming to the UK would be treated equally after UK-EU free movement ends on 31 December.

The NFU invite you to join a farming rally in London on Wednesday 25 March 2020. 

The details of much loved Glenda Montgomery can be found in the members area for those wishing to pay their respects.

The 500,000 tonne-German pork export market would be at serious risk if ASF crosses the border from Poland to reach German wild boar. 

BQP recently marked its 40^th anniversary with a celebration event at the Suffolk Food Hall in Ipswich.

Update in the members area regarding the Flu Vaccine, you can read more here