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2nd Oct 2018

Brussels

Gove bangs the drum for British farming, but key question remains unanswered


Defra Secretary Michael Gove has been prominent at the Conservative Party Conference, frequently banging the drum for British farming.

1st Oct 2018

NPANews

Andrew Cracknell appointed as Tulip CEO


Andrew Cracknell has been appointed as CEO of Tulip, replacing Danish Crown CEO Jais Valeur in the role with immediate effect. 

1st Oct 2018

NPANews

Red Tractor to discuss consumer campaign in webinar


Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley will host a webinar in mid-October to discuss the explain the forthcoming changes to the scheme. 

25th Sep 2018

Brussels

Brexit no deal the worst of all worlds for UK pig industry


A Brexit ‘no deal’ could leave the UK pig industry facing a disastrous situation where exports to the EU are blocked but imports continue to flood in.

25th Sep 2018

NPANews

Meetings coming up to discuss the future of AHDB


Levy payers from across the pork industry are urged to attend meetings taking place over the next fortnight to discuss the future of AHDB. 

24th Sep 2018

Brussels

Belgium set to cull 4,000 pigs to control African swine fever


Belgium is planning to cull 4,000 to prevent the further spread of African swine in the infected area in the south of the country. 

21st Sep 2018

HealthWelfare

Belgian pork exports banned in 13 countries following ASF outbreaks


Thirteen countries have now banned Belgian pork and pork products, following confirmation of African swine fever in the country last week.

20th Sep 2018

HealthWelfare

New African swine fever section on NPA website


The NPA has launched a brand new section of our website dedicated to the growing threat of African swine fever (ASF). 

20th Sep 2018

Westminster

Gove gets the message about carcase balance


Defra Secretary Michael Gove has got the message about carcase balance when it comes to future trading arrangements for the pork sector.

20th Sep 2018

Brussels

You wouldn't do that would you, Dr Fox? Would you?


There is an interesting and rather worrying article on the Business Insider website today concerning 'cunning' Liam Fox's post-Brexit plans.