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

There is more praise for the Morgan sisters and their contribution to Farming Today's Pig Week on the forum today. 

The UK’s major retailers are stocking more British bacon than a year ago, the January Porkwatch survey shows.

After last week’s fun and games from NFU conference, it was back to Brexit business this week.

Christine Middlemiss has today taken up post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), replacing Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10 years in the role.

BBC Radio 4's Farming Today team have continued to brave the snow to bring excellent coverage from the Morgan sisters' pig farm in Driffield. 

The EU pig population grew by 2% during, according to the latest census results published by Eurostat.

Increased demand from straw-burning power stations has exacerbated the impact of a poor 2017 harvest, resulting in the current 'severe shortages' of straw. 

The NPA elections have seen a number of new faces elected to sit on the association two representative bodies. 

Michael Gove’s reform of England’s farm support system will provide opportunities for the pig sector, according to the NPA.