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The NPA has warned that further delay to the introduction of checks on food imports from the EU leaves the UK pig sector exposed to ASF. 

The NPA has welcomed a change to the rules that will enable the term ‘British’ to be included in AHDB marketing campaigns. 

Support for British pork products on retail shelves remained relatively strong during July, despite tight supplies and high pork prices.

The NPA is urging anyone importing live pigs or semen should follow the guidance in the NPA protocol. 

Defra's Farming & Countryside Programme team is holding a webinar for farmers to find out about the payments available in England.

Testing has begun as part of a major project that is aiming to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock. 

The NPA has called on MPs to ensure that Defra’s review of contractual practice in the supply chain delivers tangible outcomes that better protect primary producers. Responding to the House of Commons Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee’s inquiry into fairness in the food supply chain, we reiterated the importance of distributing risk throughout the supply chain more proportionately.

AHDB is joining forces with ITN Business to showcase the positive impact livestock has on the environment and our food system.

The NPA is encouraging pig producers to sign up to the EPP, a networking and socialising organisation for pig producers across Europe.

NPA chief policy adviser Rebecca Veale welcomes the Government's change of heart on welfare labelling.