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The UK pig market continues to be ‘dire’, although there is hope things will pick up in the second half of the year as Chinese demand is predicted to increase.

Pig producers and allied industry companies are being urged to consider taking on a pig industry scholar under an industry initiative promoting careers in the sector.

Former Norhern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers has replaced Michael Gove as Defra Secretary. 

The UK pig industry is well-known for taking a proactive approach to welfare across the wide variety of production systems we have, particularly when it comes to farrowing.

The NPA has set out its five priorities for new Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he takes the helm at a critical time for the country – and the pig industry.

UK pork exports soared to record levels in May, thanks largely to increased volumes heading to China. 

A total of 17,000 pigs were due to be culled on a pig farm in Bulgaria due to an outbreak of African swine fever. 

Calls for future farm funding to be targeted at improving the skills of the agricultural workforce have been welcomed by the Skills Leadership Group (SLG).

NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has called for more resources to be allocated to surveillance at ports and airports to help keep ASF out of the country.

There will be no pig classes at today's Driffield Show due to concerns over swine dysentery.