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23rd Jan 2018

Westminster

MP to take public procurement concerns back to Westminster


Kevin Hollinrake has promised to raise the pig industry’s concerns over public procurement with Michael Gove, following a visit to NPA chairman Richard Lister’s farm.

23rd Jan 2018

NPANews

MP visits NPA chair's farm to talk pigs


NPA chairman Richard Lister hosted a visit from his local MP, who also happens to be a close advisor to Michael Gove, on Saturday.

22nd Jan 2018

NPANews

NPA election reminder - ONE MEMBERSHIP, ONE VOTE


With the polls only just open today, the votes are already coming in. But there is one thing we need to remind all members... 

22nd Jan 2018

NPANews

The polls are open!


The polls to elect new representatives to take the NPA forward for the next three years are open! Make your vote count... 

19th Jan 2018

HealthWelfare

New campaign promotes the benefits of colostrum


Producers are being urged to embrace the ‘liquid gold’ properties of colostrum in reducing the need for antibiotics in farm animals.

18th Jan 2018

Prices

Marketing campaign highlights health benefits of pork


The current phase of the pork marketing campaign is shifting the focus onto the health benefits of pork.

18th Jan 2018

Brussels

Producers urged to prepare for HSE inspections


Pig producers are urged to ensure they are prepared for potential Health & Safety Executive inspections. 

17th Jan 2018

Prices

EU pig price decline putting pressure on UK market


Falling EU pig prices are continuing to put pressure on the UK market, with the differential currently standing at around 25p/kg.

17th Jan 2018

HealthWelfare

Antibiotic case studies - planning and patience the key


Good progress has been made in reducing antibiotic use in the pig industry over the past two years.

16th Jan 2018

NPANews

AHDB announces restructure to get 'fit for the future'


AHDB is to restructure its exports, trade and consumer marketing teams to ensure it is ‘fit for the future’.