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Defra has announced the roll out of the PCR test for bTB that will reduce the length of time pig herds are held under restriction due to suspect cases.

Pig producers are being urged to have a say on what form new Animal Health and Welfare Grants ‘planned for late 2022’ should take.

The UK Pig Industry Welfare Training platform is launched today, with the first module focusing on the moving and handling of pigs.

The NPA is launching a new social media campaign to highlight what retailers are doing to support British Pig farmers during this time of crisis.

Minette Batters has been re-elected as NFU president, meaning the Wiltshire farmer will now serve a third two-year term. 

George Eustice has set out more details of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, including fully-funded annual vet visits and grants.

Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has unveiled a €7 million support package for Ireland's pig producers. 

NFU president Minette Batters will today highlight the flaws in Government policy that have caused the 'disastrous' pig industry crisis. 

New environmental reporting requirements for permitted pig producers will come into force in the spring, according to AHDB. 

Defra has set out its plans to support farmers in England wishing to invest in new slurry systems.