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17th Jan 2020

Prices

ASF windfall continues to drive Cranswick profit beyond expectations


The ASF crisis that has wiped huge numbers of pigs in Asia continues to boost the profitability of the UK pork processing sector. 

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

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.

13th Jan 2020

NPANews

NPA welcomes Mitsubishi statement and seeks more clarity


The NPA has welcomed the statement by Mitsubishi Motors confirming that it will not be associating itself with a controversial Channel 4 documentary due to be aired this week.

13th Jan 2020

NPANews

Zoe kick starts Farming Today's 'Pig Week'


NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has given her thoughts of African swine fever (ASF), Brexit and farrowing crates, as ‘Pig Week’ gets underway on Farming Today.