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The Government has launched a new ‘no deal’ notification system for businesses that import live animals from outside the EU.

As the prospect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal refuses to go away, the NPA has published a detailed document on UK pork tariffs in this scenario. 

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. 

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’.

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

Pig producers typically lost £7/head during the last quarter of 2018 but better times could finally be around the corner. 

Eleven years ago this month, music loving members of the general public were being treated to a pig-themed masterpiece, courtesy of 30 pig farmers.