News
22nd Feb 2021
NPA responds to sea eagles consultation
The NPA has responded to a consultation on an application by a Norfolk estate to release White-tailed Eagles in the region.
19th Feb 2021
Lee takes over AHDB Pork Twitter feed to discuss mental health
Young NPA member Lee Thompson took over AHDB Pork's Twitter feed on Thursday to discuss mental health.
18th Feb 2021
"We are reaching crisis point" - Zoe calls for action to get pigs moving off farms
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has called for action to help ease the backlog on farms, as the situation nears 'crisis point'.
18th Feb 2021
Why it is important for producers to respond to the Red Tractor consultation
Members have been urged to ensure they respond individually to the consultation on some important changes to Red Tractor's standards.
16th Feb 2021
More NPA interviews as media coverage of pig industry situation continues
The media continues to pick up on the problems facing the pig sector as NPA members and staff spread the word.
16th Feb 2021
Workshop on 'Fair, fresh and future-proof food systems'
The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission is inviting people from a range of backgrounds to participate in an online workshop.
15th Feb 2021
Transport, Red Tractor, gene editing, BATs and more... the various consultations NPA is responding to
On top of everything else happening, the NPA is currently working on detailed responses to numerous significant consultations.
15th Feb 2021
Mind Your Head campaign highlights actions to break down mental health barriers
The Farm Safety Foundation has launched its fourth Mind Your Head campaign to illustrate actions being taken to break down mental health barriers in farming.
13th Feb 2021
EHC export guidance updated
The Export Health Certificate (EHC) guidance has been updated for pigs going to the EU or Northern Ireland for slaughter.
11th Feb 2021
"There are a lot of very unhappy pig farmers out there" - Zoe outlines pig industry situation on Jeremy Vine show
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has outlined the current problems facing the pig sector during an appearance on BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine Show today.