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The start of 2019 has seen a welcome surge in UK pig meat exports, fuelled by more than £16 million in shipments to non-EU destinations in January alone.

Import tariffs would remain on most pork products in the event of a Brexit no deal. But they would be set at significantly lower levels.

NPA senior policy advisor Ed Barker gives his views on what, even by recent standards, was a fairly extraordinary week in Westminster. 

In the latest forum entry, Nigel Penlington responds to the nessages of support from the NPA following his departure from AHDB. 

The NPA has been giving its backing to local butchers this week.  

There is slightly better news on the pig price this week. 

The NPA has urged the Government and MPs to end the uncertainty for pig farmers, following the latest defeat for Theresa May over her Brexit plans.

Defra has told the NPA it is hoping for a quick resolution on the UK’s status for exporting animals and animal products to the EU in the event of a ‘no deal’.

There is an important update in the Members' Area concerning the ongoing animal rights activity targeting the pig sector. 

Chinese pig prices are rising rapidly as African swine fever takes its toll on production within the world's largest pig herd.