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22nd Feb 2021

Environment

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

Brussels

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

NPANews

"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

NPANews

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

NPANews

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

NPANews

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

NPANews

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

NPANews

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

Brussels

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

NPANews

"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.