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The Government has published an update on how self-employed people can claim COVID-19 support grants. 

Pig producers and the allied industries are being urged to donate any fluid resistant gowns they might have in their possession to help the battle against coronavirus.

Although the SPP eased this week by 0.26p to stand at 163.63p, demand for spot pigs proved to be a shade firmer than previously with spot bacon prices around the 165p/kg mark.

The NPA has urged Red Tractor to adopt a 'sensible, phased approach' to the introduction of remote inspections. 

In contrast to some parts of the world, notably the US, UK pork prices remain stable. 

US pig producers are calling for a $1billion Government pork purchase scheme as the industry faces 'financial disaster' due to the impact of COVID-19.

The USDA's forecast for global pork production has been revised downwards as China takes longer to recover from African swine fever (ASF) than had been expected.

Smithfield Foods, the world’s biggest pork processor, is temporarily shutting one of its main plants due to coronavirus. 

NFU president Minette Batters, on behalf of leading UK farming organisations, including NPA, has urged the Government to back British farmers during the Coronavirus crisis.

Factory breakdowns, rather than staff shortages, were the cause of lost processing time last week, according to Thames Valley Cambac.