The NPA has called on Defra to reject proposals intended to improve animal welfare in transport that it said appear to have been driven by ‘perceived…
Year: 2021
Nick MacIvor, a consultant for AM Warkup, outlines his thoughts on the development of farrowing systems over the years, and why the industry needs clarity to…
In a welcome boost for UK pork exports, the US has today suspended all retaliatory tariffs on UK exports resulting from the Airbus dispute for four…
Richard Lister is standing down after six years as NPA chairman. He spoke to Alistair Driver about his time at the heart of the NPA and why it…
RSPCA Assured – the RSPCA’s ethical food label – is now recognised by 64% of young professionals and families (its target market) less than six years…
Irish pig producer and consultant Shane McAuliffe sets out what 2021 has in store for the Irish pig industry. According to Chinese astrology, 2021 is the Year…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget, delivered today, included a tax allowance that could incentivise investment in the pig sector over the next two years. The Chancellor announced…
AHDB crunches the numbers from a range of retail data to reveal an optimistic outlook for pork sales. Pig meat has proved to be a go-to…
Pig producers will be able to access funding to improve slurry storage from next year, under the new domestic agricultural policy. During a stakeholder meeting on…
NPA chief executive Zoe Davies sets out how the NPA has been working to help producers at this difficult time for the pig sector. We always…