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Retail spending on all major pork cuts declined during the autumn as consumers continued to switch to beef and lamb and retail prices remained low.

fresh and frozen pork was 14 per cent down during the autumn, compared with last year, due to lower sales volume and prices. 

The NPA has vowed to fight a recommendation by EU veterinary experts for a ban on the use of zinc oxide in animal feed.

A key Minister in the Brexit negotiations has reassured the pig sector the Government recognises the important contribution it makes to the UK economy.

Farmers are being asked to share their views on two issues of growing importance to the pig industry. 

AHDB Pork's Ventilating Pig Buildings guide is now available in hard copy format and can be ordered from the AHDB Pork website.

Pork eating quality and the challenge of matching consumers’ evolving expectations were discussed at the Young NPA National event on Thursday. 

The UK pig price continues to rise, despite a slight strenghthening of the pound and falling EU pig prices.  

We have updated our antibiotic briefings in light of recent developments.  

The NPA has issued advice to pig producers, following the introduction of new measures across the UK to protect poultry from avian flu infection.

Time is running out for anyone who wants to make their voice heard about some very significant proposed changes to Red Tractor pig standards due to come in next year.