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18th Apr 2018

NPANews

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

Brussels

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.

17th Apr 2018

NPANews

What we will be up to at the Pig and Poultry Fair


The NPA will be busy at the British Pig and Poultry Fair, which is now less than a month away.

17th Apr 2018

NPANews

Two rare pig breeds 'in extreme danger' - RBST


The British Landrace and British Lop pig breeds are at risk of extinction, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has warned.

16th Apr 2018

NPANews

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.

16th Apr 2018

HealthWelfare

Countryfile - reaction to last night's programme


There has been plenty of reaction to last night's Countryfile feature on welfare standards on pig farms and consumer buying habits. 

13th Apr 2018

NPANews

Future of the industry - answer key questions here!


We are going to be posting questions on the forum over the next few days to inform our response to Defra's Command paper. 

13th Apr 2018

NPANews

BPISG's 'Bunker Gang' will be reunited tonight at a secret location in deepest Yorkshire 


The Bunker Gang will be meeting at a secret location in deepest Yorkshire tonight, when members will look back in anger... 

13th Apr 2018

Prices

Cranswick report calls for supply chain transparency


Leading pork processor Cranswick has called for greater transparency across the food supply chain in response to growing concern over how their food is produced.

12th Apr 2018

HealthWelfare

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.