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A committee of MPs has warned current labour shortages across the agricultural sector could become a crisis unless urgent measures are taken.

AHDB Pork wants to hear from producers who have successfully removed Zinc Oxide from their rations.

Asda and Tesco have significantly increased the volume of imported bacon on their shelves as overall volumes of British bacon on retail shelves fall back year-on-year.

The final NPA spring regional meeting, which takes place in Exeter on Tuesday night, will continue the focus on antiobiotics. 

Farmers' views are being sought as the NFU carries out a survey on the planning application process in England.

Prices have continue their upward track, with the SPP putting on another 1.11p to stand at 155.58p.

One year after its launch, data representing around 60% of the pig herd in England has been uploaded onto the eMB-Pigs database.

Volumes of primary pork sold by UK retailers continues to fall year-on-year, although this was partly countered in the most recent quarter by an increase in value.

New figures published this week have highlighted the huge gap between the best and worst performing pig farms.

Two major research institutions have announced significant funding boosts that will help protect UK livestock against damaging diseases.