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We have been contacted by a worried producer who believes he has just been the subject of a new tactic by animal rights activists.

The UK pig sector should use its diversity to its advantage to gain a competitive edge in the global markets as a new post-Brexit world takes shape. 

2017 looks set to be a ‘more positive year’ for the pig sector, with producer margins returning to the black, according to Andersons, farm business consultants.

At the start of a year which is likely to see Article 50 triggered, the BVA has sent New Year greetings to vets around the world in the languages of the EU. 

In his New Year message, NPA chairman Richard Lister calls for the supply chain to value its suppliers and urges the industry to stand firm against the 'bullies'.

In his New Year message, NFU president Meurig Raymond said 2017 offered a unique opportunity to present a new deal for farming.

As debate continues around the issue of new product development in the pork sector, Waitrose is stocking some interesting new lines.

Members are reminded to be extra vigilant during the festive period as previous history has shown units can be vulnerable to incursions at this time.

AHDB Pork's market specialist manager, Stephen Howarth, outlines the market prospects for the year ahead, after a better end to 2016.