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16th Jan 2020

Westminster

NPA welcomes shift in focus in new Agriculture Bill


The NPA has welcomed an increased focus on food production in the reintroduced Agriculture Bill but is reserving judgement until the policies are in place.

16th Jan 2020

NPANews

Members' Forum - 'I agree with Lizzie'


The latest post on the Members' Forum praises Lizzie Wilson's article on the 'How to Steal Pigs' and makes some observations on veganism. 

16th Jan 2020

NPANews

AHDB seeking new member for Pork Board


AHDB is looking for a new producer member and an independent sector member for its Pork Board. 

16th Jan 2020

NPANews

Channel 4 'How to Steal Pigs' documentary - NPA response


Channel 4’s 'How to Steal Pigs and Influence People' showcased blatant criminal activity on farms, but also exposed the skewed mentality of the activists. 

15th Jan 2020

NPANews

Members Area -The most bizarre piece of television I've ever had the misfortune to watch


In the latest Members' Area post, Lizzie Wilson gives her verdict on last night's Channel 4 documentary and provides an update on the NPA's position. 

15th Jan 2020

NPANews

Meat the Victims protestors target Northern Ireland farm


Around 40 activists from Meat the Victims entered a farm in Northern Ireland on Tuesday morning and ‘released’ a pig.

15th Jan 2020

NPANews

Rural Crime Network refers Channel 4 documentary to Ofcom


The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has asked media regulator Ofcom to look into whether last night's Channel 4 documentary breached broadcasting guidelines.

15th Jan 2020

NPANews

How to complain about the Channel 4 'How to Steal Pigs' documentary


The various ways you can make your feelings known about Channel 4's How to Steal Pigs and Influence People. 

14th Jan 2020

NPANews

UK farming unions back NPA stance on 'How to Steal Pigs' programme


The four UK farming unions have given strong backing to the NPA's position on the controversial Channel 4 documentary, How to Steal Pigs and Influence People.

14th Jan 2020

NPANews

Farming Today Pig Week focuses on outdoor production systems


The latest edition of BBC Farming Today’s Pig Week focuses on outdoor production, featuring Wiltshire producers Cameron and Muriel Naughton.