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NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has posted an important update in the members' area. All members are urged to read it. 

The EU ban on prophylactic use of antibiotics in groups of animals has been confirmed following discussions between the main decision making bodies in Brussels.

The Treasury has issued a call for evidence on the use of red diesel to better understand barriers to a move to cleaner alternative sources of power.

AHDB is renewing its partnership North Yorkshire laboratory to help battle fraud in the pork supply chain. 

Although demand for GB pig meat continues to be well maintained, this is not the case in Europe and poor demand has hit prices hard.

Defra Secretary Michael Gove has told MPs the Department is planning to publish the Agriculture next month. 

The Government’s Chief Medical Officer has praised the UK pig sector for the progress it has made in reducing antibiotic usage but has stressed the job is still only ‘half done’.

Researchers from Newcastle University are looking for volunteers to take part in a research project on sustainability in pig production across Europe.

The NPA has called on the Government to dedicate more funding and resource to promoting British food abroad and securing trade deals.

Initial estimates from organisers LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) indicate that more than 270,000 people visited a farm on Open Farm Sunday.