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The English pig herd increased by 2% year-on-year in the first half of 2018 to reach over four million head, according to Defra's June Agricultural Survey.

AHDB has created a video demonstrating the process for collecting a water sample and sending it off for testing.

A report setting out proposals for the UK’s employment policy after we leave the EU fundamentally misses the point.

The Belgian food safety authorities believe the risk of domestic pigs becoming infected with African swine fever remains ‘limited’.  

The HSE has introduced tougher restrictions on permanent rodenticide baiting by farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers.  

Huge congratulations to Katy Allen and Steve Wright from all at the NPA on their wedding day on Saturday. 

The risk of the ASF virus entering the UK remains at 'medium', following confirmation of the virus in wild boar in Belgium. 

South West NPA members, put the date in your diary. The autumn regional meeting takes place at Exeter racecourse on October 2. 

Another tough trading week ahead with the SPP continuing on its downward track losing 0.23p to stand at 148.05p/kg.

It's been a big week, with a major announcement from Red Tractor, the Agriculture Bill and African swine fever in Belgium. The forum has been busy.