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18th May 2021

NPANews

NPA joins calls for Government to stand up for farmers in Australia and NZ deals


The NPA has joined other UK farming organisations in urging the Government to stand up for UK farmers in trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand.

17th May 2021

NPANews

Important survey for members


Members are asked to take a few minures to fill in a very important, and short, survey for the NPA.  

17th May 2021

NPANews

New social media campaign to raise awareness of leadership training


A new campaign is underway, with the aim of raising awareness of pan-industry leadership training across the agricultural career spectrum.

17th May 2021

NPANews

A forum for people sending animals, farm products or machinery to Northern Ireland


Defra is establishing a new industry forum for all businesses within the agri-food supply chain moving goods between GB and NI.

14th May 2021

Brussels

NPA blog - Eyeing up future opportunities in the US


Charlie Dewhirst discusses the potential opportunities for UK pork in the US, following a US trade event that he chaired. 

14th May 2021

NPANews

Pig Forums available online


The Pig & Poultry Forums, featuring NPA chairman Rob Mutimer in the pig outlook session, are now available online. 

13th May 2021

Westminster

Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill introduced in Parliament


The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, which ensures vertebrate animals will be recognised as sentient beings in UK law has been introduced in Parliament.

13th May 2021

NPANews

Important article for members regarding animal rights activity


The NPA's Lizzie Wilson has written an article in the Members' Area that we urge all members to read, particularly if you keep pigs. 

12th May 2021

HealthWelfare

NPA welcomes Government commitment to work with industry on the new Animal Welfare Action Plan


The NPA has pledged to work with Defra to achieve a sensible outcome for members following the publication of the new Animal Welfare Action Plan. 

12th May 2021

NPANews

Farmers urged to take #5for5 during Mental Health Awareness Week


During Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, RABI is asking the farming community to t take five minutes to reach out to five friends.