News
21st May 2019
Cranswick posts healthy profit for 2018/19
Cranswick has reported a healthy statutory profit before tax of £86.5 million for 2018/19, although the figure is £1.5m down on the previous year.
21st May 2019
ASF spreading across Vietnam
More than 2,000 new cases of African swine fever have been confirmed in Vietnam, according to the global animal health body OIE.
20th May 2019
Welcome to the NPA, Rebecca!
A big welcome to Rebecca Veale, who takes up her new role at the NPA today.
20th May 2019
NPA goes to Parliament
A group of NPA members enjoyed an in-depth tour of the Houses of Parliament on Friday.
17th May 2019
Genus to develop PRRS-resistant pigs in China
Global genetics company, Genus, has announced its intention to help develop and market PRRS-free pigs in China.
17th May 2019
US to test pigs for ASF as surveillance is stepped up
A new ASF testing programme will be introduced across the US as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) steps up its defences against the virus.
16th May 2019
'Watch this space...' Tulip's Andrew Saunders urges patience on pig prices
Tulip agriculture director Andrew Saunders has urged producers to be patient over pig prices.
16th May 2019
Midweek meal campaign generates good returns on pork sales
The latest phase of AHDB's Midweek Meals campaign resulted in almost £12 million of additional pork sales, according to data from Kantar Worldpanel.
15th May 2019
Pork prices to soar on the back China ASF crisis - but there could a sting in the tail
Global pork prices will soar over the next few years on the back of Asia’s ‘incredible' African swine fever crisis’, according to Gira analyst Richard Brown.