News
11th Mar 2020
Coronavirus - the key advice from Government that all members should read
Coronavirus is currently on everybody’s mind and it is important that members familiarise themselves with the current advice from Government.
11th Mar 2020
NPA members urged to back NFU petition on food import standards
NPA members are urged to back an NFU petition urging the Government to commit in law to protecting UK food standards in future trade deals.
11th Mar 2020
New chair of AHDB unveiled
Defra has appointed Nicholas Saphir, who has played a major role in building the organic dairy co-operative OMSCo, as the new chair of AHDB.
10th Mar 2020
Coronavirus: NFU London rally postponed but 'business as usual' for now for Pig & Poultry Fair
The NFU has postponed its London rally, while the organisers of the British Pig & Poultry Fair have issued a 'business as usual' message, amid concerns over coronavirus.
9th Mar 2020
Highest December pig numbers for 12 years recorded in England
The number of pigs in England at the end of 2019 reached the highest level in 12 years, according to the latest Defra survey figures.
9th Mar 2020
Farmers Weekly Awards open for entries
The search is on for the best pig farmers in the country as the Farmers Weekly Awards open for nominations.
6th Mar 2020
Medicine Jar
Pig meat prices have remained on something of a plateau, with very little movement over the past seven days.
6th Mar 2020
Defra Ministers hails gene editing potential in pigs
Defra Minister Lord Gardiner has highlighted the potential of gene editing to address one of the pig sector's most difficult diseases - PRRS.
6th Mar 2020
New RUMA leadership team announced
Catherine (Cat) McLaughlin, the NFU's chief animal health and welfare adviser, has been appointed as the new chair of the RUMA alliance.
5th Mar 2020
AHDB research highlights uncertainty behind lack of investment in pig buildings
An industry survey by AHDB has highlighted a general lack of investment in pig buildings and infrastructure and provided insight into the reasons behind it.