News
2nd Sep 2021
Slaughterings plummet and carcase weights soar as pig backlog grows
Pig slaughterings were down by 24,000 head on last year and 16,100 on the five-year average last week, as the pig backlog builds, AHDB figures show.
1st Sep 2021
NPA raises awareness of serious impact of labour supply shortage on pig industry - coverage continues
The NPA has helped to generate huge coverage of the plight facing the pig sector as a result of the labour shortages that are affecting the entire food chain.
1st Sep 2021
Dates for the diary - Town Hall meetings, Regionals return and zinc roundtable
The NPA will hold two online Town Hall events in September to give members an update on what we are doing, especially on labour shortages.
27th Aug 2021
UK food chain calls for Covid Recovery Visa to address workforce shortages
In a new cross-industry report, the UK food and drink sector is calling for a 12-month COVID-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate current workforce shortages.
26th Aug 2021
Environment Agency issues important RPS update
The Environment Agency just issued an important update to its Regulatory Position Statement (RPS 252).
26th Aug 2021
AHDB's Pig Health Scheme set to return in autumn
AHDB’s Pig Health Scheme will return this autumn with an enhanced benchmarking feature, following a coronavirus-enforced hiatus.
25th Aug 2021
EU rules changed to allow feeding of PAP and insects to pigs and poultry
The European Commission has formally adopted an amendment to the EU feed ban regulation, that will allow the use of processed animal protein in pig and poultry feed.
20th Aug 2021
Eight pig producers shortlisted for new RSPCA Assured awards
RSPCA Assured has announced a shortlist for its first-ever awards for pig and poultry members.
19th Aug 2021
Prices dip as carcase weights and slaughterings point to growing backlog
Pig prices fell again last week, as lower slaughterings and higher carcase weights pointed to further pig backlogs due to the staffing crisis.
18th Aug 2021
Defra confirms future policy for the welfare of pigs at transport
The Government has confirmed a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter/ fattening, but has listened to NPA concerns on other proposed changes.