News
5th Dec 2019
"I have rapidly gained a reputation within Defra as that crazy woman who badgers everyone on ASF"
In her latest comment article in Pig World, Zoe provides a positive update on Government-industry African swine fever preparations.
4th Dec 2019
New cases of ASF discovered in Poland as virus moves to within 40km of German border
New cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been discovered in western Poland, taking the virus even closer to the German border.
4th Dec 2019
Election insight - the main parties' policies compared
NPA senior policy adviser Ed Barker has delved through the main parties election manifestos to see how their policies stack up for the pig sector.
3rd Dec 2019
NPA signs up to letter demanding responsible soya sourcing
The NPA has joined more than 80 organisations in warning that soya imports from Brazil will be put at risk if a 13-year agreement on responsible sourcing is broken.
3rd Dec 2019
New rules for live animal and animal products set to come in force
Importers of live animals and animal products have been reminded that the UK will implement EU Smarter rules for safer food (SRSF) regulations next week.
2nd Dec 2019
NPA's Producer and Allied Industry Groups to combine for meetings
The NPA will hold joint meetings of its Producer Group (PG) and Allied Industry Group (AIG) next year, strengthening the links between its representative bodies.
28th Nov 2019
New National Pig Centre to deliver important industry research
The University of Leeds is opening its £11 million National Pig Centre today, which it believes will make Yorkshire one of the best places in Europe for pig research.
26th Nov 2019
Conservatives drop farrowing crate pledge after NPA lobbying
The Conservatives appear to have dropped a pledge to ban farrowing crates, following a concerted lobbying campaign by the NPA.
26th Nov 2019
Cranswick increases profits as Asian exports soar
Cranswick has reported a 3.6% rise in pre-tax profits to £47.6 million in the six months ended September 30, 2019.
25th Nov 2019
China lifts Canadian pork export ban
The ban on Canadian pork exports to China has been lifted afte four months, paving the way for Canadian producers to benefit from the Chinese import boom.