News
17th Jan 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.