Chair of the NPA (NPA) Rob Mutimer updated #NFUCouncil on pig markets being impacted by a lack of BBQ season to date, African Swine Fever and new research into adaptive farrowing systems.

NPA is excited to announce that we've gone through a rebrand and you will start seeing our new logo from now on! We also have a new website launching in September 2024 🖥️ Keep your eyes peeled for announcements, we can't wait to share it with you! Pig World

Congratulations to former @natpigassoc chief policy adviser Charlie Dewhirst MP on being elected as Bridlington and the Wolds' new MP. He'll be one of abt 121 Tory MPs after a night of big losses, including some high profile former Defra Ministers. More: pig-world.co.uk/news/charlie-d…

NPA chief exec Lizzie Wilson said has offered our wholehearted congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on his historic election victory. NPA will now seek a constructive relationship with the new government on the issues that matter for the pig sector. More: npa-uk.org.uk/NPA_to_seek_co…

African Swine Fever developments in Asia npa-uk.org.uk/African_Swine_…

Today Defra UK Secretary Steve Reed has committed to a series of policy measures as part of a 'new deal for farmers’. Our senior policy adviser Tom Haynes outlines what it might all mean for the the farming sector. You can read it here: npa-uk.org.uk/The_government…

You can vote now to select the winner of the NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year award. We have announced a shortlist of six companies: BISHOPTON VETS CON-TENTED PRODUCTS PHILLIPS ANIMAL HEALTH PIC UK QUALITY EQUIPMENT THAMES VALLEY CAMBAC Vote here: nationalpigawards.co.uk/2024/en/page/n…

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NPA and AHDB recently hosted an ASF simulation exercise involving around 30 people from different organisations and government depts to discuss the consequences of an outbreak. Our senior policy adviser Katie Jarvis outlines the key findings here: npa-uk.org.uk/ASF_simulation…

We've teamed up with passionate pig producers to bridge the gap between farm and table!🍽️ Sam Ward from the Lincolnshire Pork Company takes us behind the scenes in our video series for our Love Pork consumer social channels. Check it out!👇 👨‍🌾👉ow.ly/ZX9B50SXzcv

We have today reiterated our calls for a total ban on personal pork imports - ie the removal of the 2kg limit - as the risk of ASF spread from Europe grows. It is already in place for the sheep/goat sector. Why not pork? More here: npa-uk.org.uk/NPA_calls_for_…

🐽Are you ready for a potential #ASF outbreak? Learn how to safeguard your business with insights from AHDB's Mandy Nevel and NPA Katie Jarvis. From spotting clinical signs to setting up an emergency plan, this webinar has got you covered. 🖥️

On #BackBritishFarmingDay I’m delighted to support everyone involved in the food supply chain across my constituency and the country. We must do more to increase food security, improve biosecurity and support our farming businesses to optimise food production.

Our senior policy adviser Tom Haynes Tom Haynes has set out our four key asks to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget. They cover: · Biosecurity and borders. · Grant funding. · Ag property relief. · Ag budget. Full details here: npa-uk.org.uk/Our_four_asks_…