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Although the latest SPP has nudged up by a further 0.25p to stand at 165.61p, this is probably the only plus point of the day.

The first Porkwatch survey since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK highlights a general increase in the proportion of British pork products on retailers’ shelves.

Small-scale pig keepers, including smallholders, pet pig keepers and hobby keepers, are being urged to take part in a survey to gauge knowledge about the threat of ASF.

The number of people killed in accidents on farms showed a welcome drop last year, although agriculture still the poorest safety record of all sectors.

Support for British food and farming has reached a record high as a result of farmers’ efforts to keep the nation fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic. 

After a period of steadily rising UK pig meat prices, signs are emerging that this sector may be on a slippery slope.

NPA producer members have until the end of this week to nominate a company for the 2020 NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award. 

There could be some relief soon from the fallout of the closure of the huge Tönnies pork processing plant in Germany. 

The NPA has written a strongly-worded letter to the Telegraph in response to an article that made a number of misleading claims about UK pork production.

The NPA has welcomed the appointment of the new UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (DCVO).