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The pig sector is next in line for Government regulation to ensure fairness in the supply chain, Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has told MPs.

The NPA has warned George Eustice there won’t be a pig industry in the summer unless the Government acts to support desperate British pig farmers.

The NPA is calling on Defra Secretary George Eustice to convene a roundtable bringing together all parts of the supply chain to discuss the worsening pig industry crisis.

Defra is seeking views on proposed changes to an important piece of legislation. We need your input. 

The NPA is urging producers to respond individually to the EFRA Committee's investigation into the ‘Farming Rules for Water’ (FRFW).

Roadhogs Recruitment has teamed up with Allen Farming Group, to create an on-the-job training scheme for entry-level pig stockpeople.

The NPA has welcomed a pledge by Waitrose to back British pig producers during the current crisis by increasing the price it pays for pigs. 

A clause that would have banned farrowing crates immediately has been thrown out of legislation currently going through parliament. 

Thompsons of York, specialists in manufacturing and supplying high quality pig feeds, won the NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award. 

Pig vet Duncan Berkshire has been awarded the 2021 Chris Brant Award in recognition of his phenomenal contribution to the pig industry over the years.