News
14th Jun 2024
** Members Area - fresh update on animal rights activism
We have today posted an important update today (FRIDAY) in the Members' Area on the latest animal rights activity.
11th Jun 2024
Conservative manifesto promises planning reform
The Conservative manifesto, published today, is short on detail on farming policy, but contains some snippets of interest to the pig sector.
11th Jun 2024
Pig producers record healthy Q1 margins, despite falling pig prices
The latest AHDB net margin figures show UK pig producers, on average recorded a profit of £16/head during the first quarter of 2024.
10th Jun 2024
Liberal Democrat election manifesto includes farm welfare pledges
The Liberal Democrats' general election manifesto includes a number of pledges to improve farm animal welfare.
7th Jun 2024
Why Dover presents an opportunity for great general election win for the main parties
In her latest article in Pig World, NPA chief executive Lizzie Wilson sets out the NPA's position ahead of the July 4 general election.
4th Jun 2024
Busy EPP visit to France highlights common challenges
NPA senior policy adviser Katie Jarvis explains how a visit to last week's EPP Congress in France highlighted a number of common issues.
4th Jun 2024
Researchers urge pig producers to take part in zinc oxide study
Pig producers are being urged to take part in extensive scientific research into the impact of the removal of zinc oxide from piglet diets.
3rd Jun 2024
Charlie Dewhirst steps down from NPA role to begin election campaign
NPA’s chief policy adviser Charlie Dewhirst has left the association to focus on his general election campaign.
3rd Jun 2024
Tune in to the AHDB-NPA webinar on ASF preparedness today
AHDB and NPA will be hosting a webinar on ASF prevention and what you can do to prepare on Monday June 3.
29th May 2024
The new Veterinary Medicines Regulation - what it means
The NPA has published a briefing document outlining what the new Veterinary Medicines Regulation means for pig production.