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Tight domestic supplies are putting a brake on pork exports and resulting in a big year-on-year increase in imports, the latest data from HMRC shows.

The Liberal Democrats would introduce a National Food Strategy to promote the production and consumption of healthy, sustainable and affordable food.

All Scottish pig farmers who are members of the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) assurance scheme have now signed up to the Scottish Pig Health Charter.

A Labour Government would ensure British farmers were not disadvantaged in Brexit trade negotiations, according to the Party's election manifesto. 

A contest set up to identify best practice across the EU pig industry has received an impressive 247 entries.

We have updated the members' area with an update on borehole licences that could affect a number of producers. 

Although GB pig prices are continuing to move ahead, with the latest SPP rising by 1.29p to 157.82p, German producer prices have stood on and sow prices have slipped.

We need help from members to show the Government how dependent we are on migrant labour and how difficult it can be to recruit local staff.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new poster outlining a 7-point plan for responsible use of antibiotics by veterinary practices.

ForFarmers sold less feed in the UK in the first quarter of 2017, which it blamed on challenging market conditions, including the effect uncertainty over Brexit on investment decisions.