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UK pork exports increased by 4.8% in 2017 to 216,000 tonnes with a value of £293 million.

The Labour Party has unveiled plans to phase out farrowing crates and use subsidies to incentivise a move away from 'intensive factory farming' systems.

The NPA's Spring Regional meetings begin in April, with the opportunity for members to hold face-to-face meetings with staff.

The organisers of the 2018 Pig and Poultry Fair are urging producers to pay a visit to keep up with the latest technology. 

Global UK pork sales increased by 14% as UK food and drink exports reached £22 billion in 2017, a new record.

Pig producers wishing to put themselves forward for AHDB's Strategic Farm programme now have just a few days to do so. 

Thirty-six organisations representing the UK’s food and farming industry, including the NPA, have issued a joint Brexit statement. 

Producers are reminded that antibiotic data for the fourth quarter of 2017 must be uploaded onto the eMB-Pigs database by February 11. 

Although the SPP edged down by a gnat’s crochet, losing 0.03p to stand at 146.8p/kg, European mainland prices are painting a somewhat brighter picture.

If proof were needed that we really are lurching from one position to another, then this week is it.