News
6th Feb 2019
FSA urges meat exporters to register for no deal EU access
The FSA is urging businesses that export meat products to the EU register to ensure they are approved for export in the event of a no deal Brexit.
5th Feb 2019
The industry has a huge responsibility - Zoe discusses animal abuse on BBC
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies was interviewed by BBC Farming Today about animal welfare abuses on pig farms.
5th Feb 2019
The Pork Report - championing New Product Development
The next phase of The Pork Report is underway!
4th Feb 2019
Farming Today focuses on antibiotic use on pig farms
Gloucestershire pig producer Sophie Hope and vet Richard Pearson did an excellent job talking about antibiotic use on the BBC over the weekend.
4th Feb 2019
Members Area alert - animal rights activity
Members are urged to take a look at the latest post in the Members Area.
2nd Feb 2019
Help!
Some suggestions that prices may be bumping along the bottom of the current 'pig' trough but still a long way to go before producer prices get out of the red.
31st Jan 2019
NPA welcomes One Health antibiotic report
The NPA has welcomed the publication of a new Government report that brings together data on the levels of antibiotic use in humans and animals.
30th Jan 2019
NPA publishes comprehensive African swine fever briefing
The NPA has published a comprehensive new briefing on African swine fever (ASF), covering everything from the history of the virus to the possible routes of infection.
30th Jan 2019
Danish Crown to cut up to 400 jobs
Danish Crown has announced jt will be cutting up to 400 jobs across the group, as its UK arm, Tulip, continues to under-perform.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Danish meat giant said it was now intensifying the group’s cost-savings programme and would be looking to reduce its total costs by 350 million DKK (£41m) this financial year.
30th Jan 2019
Meetings offer chance to air post-Brexit labour concerns
Those connected to the pig industry with concerns over labour supply after we leave the EU are urged to attend a series of roundtable meetings.