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Producers are reminded that Red Tractor’s updated farm standards come into effect this week, from Monday (November 1).

The NPA's Charlie Dewhirst has set out to MPs what is happening in the pig sector and why action is needed to address long-term labour shortages. 

An important update has been posted in the Members' Area for anyone being forced to consider on-farm culling. 

AHDB’s Pork Board has agreed to fund a dedicated off-farm cull and render service for mature pigs.  

EFRA chair Neil Parish has asked the Environment Agency to review its interpretation of rules on the spreading of organic manure by farmers this autumn.  

The vast majority of the UK’s major retailers have committed to backing British pork, in response to an open letter from the NPA calling for their support.  

NPA senior policy adviser Charlie Dewhirst will be giving evidence to MPs today about how labour shortages are affecting the pig industry. 

The NPA has warned that the trade deal with New Zealand, announced yesterday, sets a dangerous precedent for the pig sector. 

Radio 1 is encouraging listeners to get involved in the run up to COP26 and shout about the environment and why it’s important to them.

Leading farming charity, RABI, has announced the immediate availability of additional support to those affected by the current pig industry crisis.