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The latest producer to put their name forward for the January NPA elections is Sam Godfrey, from Lincolnshire. 

The challenges the industry faces today require cross-industry collaboration - something the NPA is very good at, says the latest AIG candidate.

Another 'curate's egg' (good in parts) year draws to a close with the SPP slipping again by 0.42p to stand at 151p. 

Three major supermarkets published antibiotic usage data.

"It's been a busy year and my sense is that our industry has entered a new professional era," says Hugh Crabtree in a Christmas message. 

And now for some good news. Pork sales increased in volume and value in the 12 weeks to December 3, new figures from Kantar WorldPanel show.

There will be at least 11 candidates for the 10 AIG places in the January NPA elections after three more candidates came forward. 

The NPA Producer Group must represent all parts of the British pig industry, including the independent producers, says the latest candidate.

The latest producer to put themselves forward for election is Sophie Hope, who wants to fly the flag for the next generation. 

The full transcript is now available from NPA senior policy advisor Ed Barker's appearance in front of the EFRA Committee.