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26th Sep 2022

NPANews

NPA chair issues warning over future of independent producers as Countryfile focuses on pig crisis


NPA chairman Rob Mutimer warned that independent pork producers could virtually disappear as Countryfile highlighted the scale of the pig crisis. 

23rd Sep 2022

NPANews

Voting for NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year has closed


Voting to select the winner of the NPA’s coveted Allied Industry Member of the Year award has closed. 

21st Sep 2022

Westminster

Government announces support to halve business energy bills


The Government has announced much-needed support for businesses to significantly reduce soaring energy bills. 

21st Sep 2022

NPANews

Short survey for producer members to inform Defra review response


We would like a clear steer from producer members on a few points for our response to the Defra consultation on contractual practice.

20th Sep 2022

NPANews

YNPA Challenge 2022 nears 1,000-mile mark - have you donated yet?


YNPA challenge 2022 logo Young NPA members are nearing the 1,000-mile mark as they aim to raise money for a very important charity.

16th Sep 2022

NPANews

AHDB sets out streamlined pork priorities, ahead of budget cuts


AHDB has proposed three broad priorities for its future pork sector levy spend, ahead of forecast cuts to its budget. 

15th Sep 2022

NPANews

NPA formulates plans for fairer supply chain as producers continue to suffer


Regional pig producer representatives have highlighted the deep sense of unease within the pig sector, as the industry continues to fight for a fairer future.

13th Sep 2022

HealthWelfare

Vesicular diseases - what you need to know


In the latest edition of Pig World, NPA’s Rebecca Veale outlines the latest information on vesicular diseases like foot-and-mouth. 

12th Sep 2022

Brussels

NPA urges consumers and retailers to 'back British', as pig crisis bites


The NPA has called on retailers and consumers to back British pig farmers, as the long-running crisis takes its toll on businesses across the country.

12th Sep 2022

NPANews

Pork supply review provides 'unprecedented opportunity', NPA tells new Defra Secretary


The NPA has welcomed the new Defra Secretary to the role and highlighted the potential benefits of the pork supply chain review.