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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. 

9th Sep 2022

NPANews

NPA shares in grief of nation at passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II


The NPA shares in the grief of the nation at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who has been a symbol of stability and dignity for the nation throughout her lifetime.

7th Sep 2022

NPANews

Eustice, Prentis out, Jayawardena, Spencer in at Defra


George Eustice has been sacked as Defra Secretary, with former Trade Minister Ranil Jayawardena repacing him.

7th Sep 2022

NPANews

NPA welcomes appointment to new AHDB role


The NPA has welcomed the appointment of Charlotte Evans as AHDB's first ever head of engagement for pork. 

6th Sep 2022

NPANews

Last chance to get your Chris Brant Award nomination in!


There are just a few days left to get your 2022 Chris Brant Award nomination award in. 

31st Aug 2022

HealthWelfare

NPA welcomes new Government restrictions on pork imports to protect pig herd from ASF


The NPA has welcomed the introduction of new restrictions on the movement of pork products into Great Britain from tomorrow.  

30th Aug 2022

NPANews

More Muck Free Truck stickers available on AHDB website


With biosecurity never more important for the UK pig sector, another batch of Muck Free Truck cab stickers is now available. 

30th Aug 2022

HealthWelfare

Two days left to complete online welfare training


Red Tractor members are reminded that they need to have completed the online welfare training by August 31.