News
26th Sep 2019
Tribute to Patrick Joice, the Naked Farmer
Richard Longthorp pays a glowing tribute to his friend, the farmer and mental health campaigner Patrick Joice, who died last week.
25th Sep 2019
Decline in bacon sales continues
GB pigmeat retail sales over the summer, as the variable weather hampered sales of some cuts.
24th Sep 2019
Talks begin on next set of antibiotic targets
NPA chairman Richard Lister and PVS president Richard Pearson will represent the pig sector on a task force that will define new goals for antibiotic use.
24th Sep 2019
Why genome editing could deliver benefits for the pig sector
The NPA has responded to a call for evidence on genome editing, highlighting the value of such a key tool in improving the efficiency of pig production.
23rd Sep 2019
See AHDB's new 'Love flavour, Love Pork' advert before it airs
You can view AHDB's new pork promotional advert before it hits our TV screens next week.
23rd Sep 2019
APHA publishes update on African swine fever in Asia
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has published an update on the spread of ASF in Asia.
23rd Sep 2019
See the NPA's letter to Theresa Villiers asking for a review of the no deal tariff regime
NPA chairman Richard Lister has written to Theresa Villiers, asking her to review the proposed no deal tariff regime for pork.
20th Sep 2019
NPA calls for urgent review of damaging no deal pork tariffs
The NPA has called on the Government to ditch its current no deal tariff proposals for pork.
20th Sep 2019
New NPA no deal Brexit briefing!
The NPA's Ed Barker has compiled a new brieifng on what a no deal Brexit scenario means for members.
19th Sep 2019
Updated Welfare Code - what you need to know
The recently updated pig welfare Code of Practice sets out a number of new requirements for pig producers, but for the vast majority, it should not be too onerous.