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There is a new post in the Member's Area regarding the latest incursions onto pig farms - with a surprising twist.

The latest post on the forum is from an Italian who has lived in England for nine years and wants to continue his career working with pigs. 

The NPA has set out its five priorities for new Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he takes the helm at a critical time for the country – and the pig industry.

UK pork exports soared to record levels in May, thanks largely to increased volumes heading to China. 

A total of 17,000 pigs were due to be culled on a pig farm in Bulgaria due to an outbreak of African swine fever. 

Calls for future farm funding to be targeted at improving the skills of the agricultural workforce have been welcomed by the Skills Leadership Group (SLG).

The latest post on the forum notes that the 'job has gone into decline again'. 

A fairly forgettable week as far as pig trading is concerned, and although the SPP managed to put on 0.56p, the picture in Europe is of further price reductions. 

The allied industries are an incredibly important part of the UK pig industry – and each year we recognise this with the NPA AIG Member of the Year Award.

NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has called for more resources to be allocated to surveillance at ports and airports to help keep ASF out of the country.