News
18th Apr 2018
Red Tractor issues overstocking reminder to pig members
The Red Tractor pigs scheme has urged members to ensure they avoid overstocking at all times ahead an advertising campaign that will bring added scrutiny to the scheme.
17th Apr 2018
Avoid one-size fits-all approach to post-Brexit exports - AHDB
British food exporters need to gain an understanding of consumer needs in different countries if we are to fully reap the rewards of overseas trade.
16th Apr 2018
Your chance to make your voice heard on the future of farming!
The NPA is seeking your views to inform our response to Defra’s Command Paper on the future of food and farming.
12th Apr 2018
Defra planning changes to animal transport rules
Defra is considering a ban on live exports alongside further changes that could also affect movements of livestock within the UK.
10th Apr 2018
New farming rules for water in force across England
From the start of this month, new rules to protect water quality on farms have come into force across England.
9th Apr 2018
Chinese delegation visits UK to learn about pigs
A group of Chinese academics and researchers visited the UK to learn more about the pig industry.
6th Apr 2018
New traceability system does not mean individual EID for pigs
The NPA has reassured producers that the introduction of a new traceability system for livestock will not mean a move to individual EID for pigs.
5th Apr 2018
Could US-China trade war benefit EU pig sector?
The EU pig sector could benefit from the US-China trade war, according to AHDB Pork.
5th Apr 2018
Rodenticide users urged to update knowledge
Farmers are being encouraged to undertake knowledge updates to maintain their professional competence in the use of stewardship-label rodenticides.
5th Apr 2018
'We need to better explain the labels we have rather than confuse consumers with news ones'
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies tackles the issue of the Method of Production labelling in the latest issue of Pig World.