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25th Apr 2023

NPANews

AHDB Pig Clubs underway


AHDB's round of spring and summer pig clubs is underway and will run until mid-June. 

24th Apr 2023

NPANews

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

Environment

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

NPANews

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

Environment

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

Environment

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.

6th Apr 2023

Environment

NPA press release: Defra commitments on pig supply chain reform will deliver for industry


The NPA has welcomed Defra’s commitment to take action to repair what is widely seen as a broken pork supply chain.

5th Apr 2023

Environment

Government announcement on new import checks welcome but there must be no further delay


The NPA has welcomed the Government announcement on new food imports from October, but has urged them to ensure there are no further delays.

5th Apr 2023

Environment

Welcome to new allied member - Ekogea


A warm welcome to our latest allied industry member, Ekogea. 

4th Apr 2023

Environment

Defra to pay out £34 in Slurry Infrastructure Grants as Plan for Water published


Nearly £34 million will be made available through the first round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant scheme, more than two-and-a-half times the original budget.