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With the SPP still on the drift, losing another 0.59p this week to drop back to 162.33p/kg and German prices falling by a further 4 cents, it will come as no surprise to report that pig values remain on a downward track. 

Ed's weekly Brexit roundup on the day Theresa May delivered her big speech. But did it live up Ed's expectations? 

Pig Pro, the new training and development web-based tool for the pig industry, goes live on Monday. 

A new trade deal between the EU and Canada could open up small 'niche' opportunities for exporters, according to AHDB Pork. 

The Environment Agency (EA) will review all existing environmental permits over the next four years, in response to new requirements for permit holders. 

The NPA autumn regional meetings start be underway soon, giving you the chance to catch up on the big issues facing the pig sector.

Chester police officers are appealing for information from the public after nearly 200 pigs were stolen from a farm near Frodsham in Cheshire.

England's breeding herd remained stable in the year to June 1, although a small increase in the fattening herd took overall numbers close to the 4 million mark. 

The NPA has joined forces with NFU and stakeholders across the industry to urge the European Commission to extend two derogations for organic pig and poultry.

The NPA will hold its AGM on November 1 in London.