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Another challenging week in the pig world is drawing to a close, with a hint of TGIAF (thank God it’s almost Friday) as far as pig marketing is concerned.

The NPA's Rebecca Veale has put together a comprehensive summary of what is on offer in the Government's various COVID-19 support schemes. 

In the latest in our series on the mental health implications of the COVID-19 outbreak, pig vet Gemma Thwaites explains how dialogue beween farmer and vet can help

NFU farm safety and transport adviser Tom Price has written a comprehensive article about the impact of COVID-19 on personal protective equipment (PPE) on farms. 

The NPA's Rebecca Veale and Rob Mutimer explain why the pig sector needs to be looking out for each other at this time.

The dramatic recent shift in consumer habits has prompted Tesco to give processors a derogation to allow them to use Red Tractor indoor pork for its Finest range.

The Food and Drink Federation is hosting a useful webinar today, presented by Lloyds Bank experts, on the Government's COVID-19 schemes. 

The NPA has highlighted the need to keep the pig supply chain moving and the ongoing importance of maintaining international trade in two submissions to parliamentary COVID-19.

There is still time to register for the second NPA webinar, which will take place at 3pm on today. 

India has reported its first case of African swine fever (AFS), as the virus continues its global spread.