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9th Jun 2017

Westminster

NPA - industry leadership more important than ever in wake of election result


The uncertainty created by the shock General Election result, particularly over Brexit, will be felt within the farming sector, the NPA has warned.

9th Jun 2017

NPANews

Trotters to China - query answered


AHDB's Mick Sloyan has provided an update on the moves to secure access for sales of trotters to China. 

8th Jun 2017

NPANews

General Election Wall of Fame reminder


On polling day, here's a reminder of what's in the NPA manifesto and which candidates are backing the British pig industry. 

5th Jun 2017

HealthWelfare

PVS confirms new position on Critically Important Antibiotics


The Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) has confirmed it is adopting the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) list of highest-priority Critically Important Antibiotics (CIAs).

5th Jun 2017

HealthWelfare

NPA welcomes reduction in pig industry Colistin usage


The NPA has welcomed new figures suggesting a significant drop in usage by the pig sector of Colistin, an antibiotic of last resort.

5th Jun 2017

Brussels

Farmer confidence falls as Brexit uncertainty looms


The NFU is calling on candidates to make Brexit a success for British farmers as survey results show farmers’ confidence has taken a significant knock.

4th Jun 2017

NPANews

Can we export trotters to China yet?


This query has been posted on the forum. Does anybody have an answer?

2nd Jun 2017

Brussels

AHDB to offer new training and skills help for pig sector


AHDB has outlined plans to introduce a new framework to help improve the skills of existing people in the industry, as well as attracting new talent.

1st Jun 2017

HealthWelfare

NPA proposes proportionate approach to new antibiotic targets


The NPA is urging the Government to adopt a proportionate approach to new long-term antibiotic targets, as the formal negotiation process gets underway.

31st May 2017

HealthWelfare

Changes to Red Tractor standards - what you need to know


Red Tractor is reminding pig producers of changes to the pork scheme standards coming into force in October.