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The latest forum poster is pleased to see some 'positive Brexit news' in the form of Dame Glenys Stacey's inspection review. 

For decades antibiotics have masked an array of disease challenges on UK pig farms, NPA senior policy advisor Georgina Crayford observed. 

A review into farm regulation has recommended the introduction of a new single, independent regulator after we leave the EU.

The NPA is in discussions with its allied industry members about the possibility of expanding the existing allied Industry network to provide help and support for pig producers.

Videos have been posted of all the 2018 Nuffield Scholarship presentations, including two specifically related to pig production. 

NPA producer and allied industry members are being urged to step up preparations for a ‘no deal’ Brexit, which could generate chaos across the farming sector from March 29, 2019.

Following 32 months of profitability, rising production costs resulted in negative average pig margins in the third quarter of 2018. 

Allowing imports of products like chlorine-washed chicken in a post-Brexit trade deal could negatively impact the UK meat industry, research shows.

National Pig Association (NPA) chairman Richard Lister has written to Prime Minister Theresa May voicing his support for her Withdrawal Agreement.

An additional 1.4 million primary shoppers would buy Red Tractor food following the assurance scheme’s autumn advertising campaign, polling shows.