News
2nd May 2023
NPA discusses antibiotics in pig sector as part of RUMA campaign
The NPA has highlighted the progress the pig sector has made in measuring and reducing antibiotic usage in recent years.
2nd May 2023
Food Matters Live podcast: ASF
The Food Matters Live podcast which is a guide to exploring what lies ahead for food and nutrition has covered the very important topic of ASF.
26th Apr 2023
RUMA launches pig sector-focused social media campaign
RUMA (the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture) is launching a social media campaign this week focusing in pigs.
25th Apr 2023
Real welfare assessments reports no longer accessible from May
Access Real Welfare assessment reports will end next month, after AHDB decided to end funding for the programme and the Pig Health Scheme, following the Shape the Future vote.
25th Apr 2023
AHDB Pig Clubs underway
AHDB's round of spring and summer pig clubs is underway and will run until mid-June.
24th Apr 2023
Eastern Spring Regional this week - have you booked your place?
The final NPA Spring Regional, the Eastern meeting, takes place his week, so don't forget to book your place.
19th Apr 2023
NPA shocked and concerned by Government admission on import control lapses
The revelation that insufficient import controls have resulted in meat being sold in the UK that poses a ‘serious’ threat to the UK pig industry is shocking.
18th Apr 2023
Avian flu housing measures lifted today
The mandatory poultry housing measures in place in England and Wales to stop the spread of avian influenza have been lifted from today.
17th Apr 2023
Rebecca discusses Defra supply chain plans in radio interviews
NPA chief policy adviser Rebecca Veale has set out the NPA's position on Defra's review of the pork supply chain in some radio interviews.
11th Apr 2023
Government to develop harmonised emissions calculator, as retail interest in farm carbon emissions grows
The Government has announced a commitment to develop a new harmonised approach for measuring on farm emissions.