News
20th Jun 2023
Online course launched on Principles of Carbon and Net Zero
BASIS has launched an online course covering everything those in the agricultural industry need to know about reduce greenhouse gas emissions
19th Jun 2023
Pig sector exploring alternative options, but sustainable soya remains key to pig production
While the UK pig sector is constantly exploring alternative protein sources, it is nowhere near being in a position yet to move away from imported soya.
19th Jun 2023
Pig sector ASF concerns raised in Parliament
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Eggs, Pigs and Poultry last week hosted a panel event in Parliament on disease preparedness.
19th Jun 2023
We are recruiting: Opportunity to join an award-winning team!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the National Pig Association as a Senior Policy Adviser.
16th Jun 2023
Former NPA chief executive Zoe Davies awarded OBE
The NPA is delighted to announce that former chief executive Dr Zoe Leach has been awarded the OBE in the first King’s Honours list.
16th Jun 2023
Members Area alert - veterinary placement on a pig farm
We have another request from a veterinary student seeking a placement on a pig farm over the summer.
16th Jun 2023
NPA blog: Latest antibiotic figures represent a huge success - but zinc oxide challenge remains
The eMedicine Book (eMB) figures for the pig sector in 2022 were published by AHDB on June 13 and what a success!
15th Jun 2023
May Porkwatch: Retailers display more British pork, but bacon and sausage down on a year ago
The proportion of British pork on display in major retailers was significantly up in May, compared with a year ago.
15th Jun 2023
Last chance to to apply for Defra animal health and welfare grants grants of up to £25,000
Today is the last chance to apply for grants under the first round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.
13th Jun 2023
AHDB to discuss increasing levy rates with industry
AHDB has commenced discussions with levy payers and industry stakeholders about increasing levy rates across its four remaining sectors.