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The UK pig market continues to be ‘dire’, although there is hope things will pick up in the second half of the year as Chinese demand is predicted to increase.

Pig producers and allied industry companies are being urged to consider taking on a pig industry scholar under an industry initiative promoting careers in the sector.

The latest post on the forum is a request for producers to take part in a research project on the use of iron in piglets.

Former Norhern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers has replaced Michael Gove as Defra Secretary. 

The UK pig industry is well-known for taking a proactive approach to welfare across the wide variety of production systems we have, particularly when it comes to farrowing.

Swine dysentery has been confirmed on a finisher unit in East Yorkshire, as the worrying spread of the disease continues. 

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.