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There could be some relief soon from the fallout of the closure of the huge Tönnies pork processing plant in Germany. 

The NPA has written a strongly-worded letter to the Telegraph in response to an article that made a number of misleading claims about UK pork production.

The NPA has welcomed the appointment of the new UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (DCVO).

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has issued a reminder about the risks of African swine fever (ASF), as transport restrictions ease in Europe.

Representatives from each of the four UK farming unions will sit on the Government’s new Trade and Agriculture Commission.

Germany’s hugely significant decision to ban farrowing crates is likely to intensify the scrutiny on the system in the UK.

A group of organisations, including NPA, has written to the Prime Minister calling for legislation to underpin the proposed Trade and Agriculture Commission.

AHDB Pork has published an upbeat UK pork market outlook, underpinned by tight supply, strong domestic demand and a healthy export trade.  

NPA senior policy adviser Rebecca Veale has written a comprehensive summary for members of the current situation in EU markets.

Moves at EU level to make farming more sustainable were outlined to industry representatives at the latest NPA Pig Industry Group meeting.