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The UK pig herd increased by 1% to 5.0 million head, according to the June Agricultural Survey figures published by Defra.

Global pork production will rise by 1% in 2019, according to the latest forecast from the United States Department of Agriculture predicts.

Eastern regional chairman Rob Mutimer summarises last week's autumn regional meeting. 

South West NPA chairman Andrew Freemantle gives his take on the recent autumn regional meeting. 

Red Tractor is recruiting for a Scheme Member Manager, with responsibility for engaging with farmers and stakeholders. 

China has suffered its biggest and most serious outbreak of ASF as the disease was confirmed on a farm with nearly 20,000 pigs.

Voting is now closed for the NPA Allied Industry Group (AIG) Member of the Year award. 

Jane Mathews has been elected as the new chairman of the British Pig Association. 

The South Central Autumn Regional meeting takes place on Tuesday night at Newbury, with a focus on tails. 

Another testing week draws to a close with the SPP still in decline, losing another 0.42p to 146.79p.