News
7th Feb 2019
Parish urges MPs to back his Brexit safeguards for farmers
EFRA chair Neil Parish has called on MPs to ‘step up’ and back his efforts to give farmers legal protection against lower standard imports after we leave the EU.
7th Feb 2019
Could you be eligible for R&D tax relief?
Writing in the February issue of Pig World, NPA senior policy Ed Barker outlines the potential for pig businesses to benefit from R&D tax relief.
6th Feb 2019
We will support producers through Brexit - AIG
The NPA's Allied Industry Group (AIG) has vowed to support producers over the coming months as the uncertainty over Brexit casts a shadow over the sector.
6th Feb 2019
Give gene editing a chance - NPA chief exec
Gene editing is a ‘really exciting’ new technology for the pig industry that must not be stifled by unjustified political opposition in Brussels.
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.
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.
28th Jan 2019
Welcome end-of-year rise in fresh and frozen pork sales
Retails sales volumes of fresh and frozen primary pork recorded a 4% increase year-on-year during the 12 weeks ending December 30.