News
18th May 2021
Cranswick profits surge again
Cranswick has reported a 27% leap in a profits to around £130 million during the latest financial year on the back of ‘exceptionally robust demand’.
18th May 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.