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Around 13,000 users of professional-use-only rat baits have been awarded approved certification under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime.

Farmers could be rewarded for producing pigs with intact and bite-free tails, under Michael Gove's plans to incentivise better welfare on farms.

NPA senior policy advisor Georgina Crayford will outline the pig industry's approach to the antibiotic challenge when she addresses a conference in Armagh tonight. 

The NPA has called for continued support from the supply chain and retailers as Defra forecasts a further rise in income in the current financial year.

The FSA and FSS have announced details of a major review of hygiene controls in meat processing and storage sites in the UK. 

In her latest Pig World column, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies explains why she now fears for any pig producers under TB restriction. 

NPA chairman Richard Lister has invited Shadow Defra Secretary Sue Hayman to his farm to discuss the realities of commercial pig farming.

The English pig herd grew by 3% last year to reach its highest level for nine years, according to Defra's December Pigs survey.

The recent spell of arctic weather conditions has played havoc with the pig market and also put farmers and hauliers under pressure.

Members' views are wanted to inform the NPA's response to Defra's consultation on new statutory welfare codes for pigs.