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The NFU has postponed its London rally, while the organisers of the British Pig & Poultry Fair have issued a 'business as usual' message, amid concerns over coronavirus.  

An update has been posted in the Members' Area on the animal rights activity targeting the pig sector. 

The number of pigs in England at the end of 2019 reached the highest level in 12 years, according to the latest Defra survey figures. 

The search is on for the best pig farmers in the country as the Farmers Weekly Awards open for nominations.   

The NPA is pleased to welcome Leyton as a new allied industry member. 

With rumours circulating that the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak might target red diesel in the forthcoming, we have posted a briefing in the Members' Area. 

Pig meat prices have remained on something of a plateau, with very little movement over the past seven days.

Defra Minister Lord Gardiner has highlighted the potential of gene editing to address one of the pig sector's most difficult diseases - PRRS. 

Catherine (Cat) McLaughlin, the NFU's chief animal health and welfare adviser, has been appointed as the new chair of the RUMA alliance.

An industry survey by AHDB has highlighted a general lack of investment in pig buildings and infrastructure and provided insight into the reasons behind it.