News
15th Oct 2018
ASF confirmed on 20,000-pig farm in China
China has suffered its biggest and most serious outbreak of ASF as the disease was confirmed on a farm with nearly 20,000 pigs.
12th Oct 2018
France to build fence to keep African swine fever out
The French authorities will begin erecting a fence on the Belgian border this weekend to try and keep African swine out of the country.
11th Oct 2018
Number of confirmed ASF cases in Belgium rises to 75
A total of 75 wild boar have now been confirmed with African swine fever (ASF) in Belgium.
11th Oct 2018
MPs echo NPA concerns in Agriculture Bill debate
MPs from across the political spectrum raised issues close to the NPA’s heart as the Agriculture Bill received its Second Reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
11th Oct 2018
Defra commits another £30 million to Countryside Productivity scheme
Defra has committed a further £30 million for further rounds of the Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme (CPSGS).
10th Oct 2018
Food production must remain at heart of Agriculture Bill
The Agriculture Bill represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop a coherent farming policy. But food production must be at its heart.
8th Oct 2018
Did soldiers bring African swine fever to Belgium?
The Belgian news media is asking whether soldiers could have brought the African swine fever virus to Belgium.
8th Oct 2018
RUMA re-states opposition to 'antibiotic free' labels
RUMA has re-stated its opposition to ‘antibiotic-free’, food labels, which it warned risk misleading the public about antibiotic use in livestock.
4th Oct 2018
Can China contain African swine fever?
With the number of outbreaks continuing to rise, there are growing concerns over China's ability to control the spread of ASF.
4th Oct 2018
'Why I have good reason to bang on about preparing for ASF'
In her latest column for Pig World, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies explains why she has very good reason to 'bang on' about preparing for ASF.