News
30th May 2019
NPA welcomes significant reduction in antibiotic use in pigs
The NPA and other industry leaders have welcomed the latest figures showing another significant reduction in antibiotic usage in the pig sector.
29th May 2019
Pirbright enters into Belgian partnership to develop ASF antiviral drugs
The Pirbright Institute is entering into a partnership with a Belgian company to develop the first antiviral drugs that act against African swine fever (ASF).
28th May 2019
UK pork producers suffering mounting debts as processors pocket millions
The NPA has issued a press release today highlighting the ongoing losses to pig producers resulting from the static pig prices seen in recent months.
28th May 2019
Red Tractor renews search for new pork board chair
Red Tractor Assurance is resuming its search for a new chairman of the pork board.
25th May 2019
A great cause - please support the Naked Farmer Charity Cricket Day
Richard Longthorp explains why farming companies should make the effort to a very important cause, being driven an inspiring farming friend.
24th May 2019
Ed's Brexit round-up - new Prime Minister needed
Well the day has come, and it has something of an inevitability about it. Today the PM finally announced she would be stepping aside on June 7.
23rd May 2019
Latest pig price increase an 'insult' as industry continues to lose millions
The latest increase in the pig price is an insult to the hard work of the industry, NPA chairman Richard Lister has told processors.
23rd May 2019
Red Tractor appoints former Boris Johnson staffer to communications role
Red Tractor has appointed a new head of communications, as the assurance scheme looks to step up its profile.
22nd May 2019
Why the UK pig industry is losing millions
The UK pig industry is losing millions of pounds each month on the back of the failure of pig prices to rise in line with those seen across the EU.
21st May 2019
The Government understands its responsibility to control feral boar - Defra Minister
Defra Minister Lord Gardiner has stressed that the Government understands its responsibility for controlling feral boar populations.