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7th Dec 2018

HealthWelfare

Belgium's ASF restriction zone expanded


Belgium’s African swine fever (ASF) restriction zone has been expanded slightly to create an additional buffer zone.

7th Dec 2018

HealthWelfare

US pork industry insists UK must accept its standards under future trade deal


The US pork industry has insisted the UK must accept US standards under any post-Brexit trade deal.

7th Dec 2018

HealthWelfare

Successful Pig Health Scheme contractors revealed


AHDB has revealed the identity of the two successful contractors who will run the new Pig Health Scheme.

6th Dec 2018

NPANews

Mike Sheldon to remain as Red Tractor pork chair


Mike Sheldon is to remain as chair of the Red Tractor Pork board for another year, after the assurance scheme failed to appoint a replacement.

6th Dec 2018

HealthWelfare

Pig industry seeking funding for ambitious PRRS project


The pig industry is seeking funding for a major new project that would deliver a co-ordinated cross-industry approach to PRRS control.

6th Dec 2018

HealthWelfare

Defra updates African swine fever advice


Defra has updated its advice on how to identify and report African swine fever (ASF). 

5th Dec 2018

NPANews

NPA launches 'The Pork Report' campaign


The NPA has launched a new campaign putting the spotlight on how retailers are supporting the Great British pork industry in the run up to Christmas.

5th Dec 2018

NPANews

Please get your blockbuster NPA anniversary ad to us in good time


NPA celebrates its 20th anniversary next year — 20 years during which it’s been legendary in farming, retail and government circles for its outstanding lobbying and campaigning potency.

4th Dec 2018

Prices

Lack of demand for surplus pigs a cause for concern - NPA


Cheap imports and relatively high demand for RSPCA Assured pigs has resulted in unusually weak demand for surplus Red Tractor pigs. 

4th Dec 2018

HealthWelfare

Watch Zoe explain the impact of African swine fever


In a new video, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies explains how disease like African swine fever (ASF) affect farming and wider rural communities.