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Pig prices fell again last week, as lower slaughterings and higher carcase weights pointed to further pig backlogs due to the staffing crisis. 

The Government has confirmed a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter/ fattening, but has listened to NPA concerns on other proposed changes.

The ASA has rejected complaints made about AHDB’s 'We Eat Balanced' advertising campaign in a landmark ruling for British farming.

The NPA is fully aware of members’ concerns over the Environment Agency’s recent announcement on the Farming Rules for Water.

With little immediate sign of the labour situation improving, the NPA is continuing to work with others to raise awareness of the problems this is creating. 

NPA Senior Policy Adviser, Becca Veale, highlights the key points from a virtual workshop on freedom farrowing and lactation.

The EU has voted to delay when traders must start to use the new Export Health Certificates (EHCs).

NPA Office Manager, Andrea Tranter, is also involved with Ladies in Pigs (LIPs) - she’s put together an update so you can see how busy the team has been.

The NPA's Charlie Dewhirst summarises the latest on the UK's efforts to secure new post-Brexit trade deals. 

Defra are inviting farmers and land managers to join one of their online information sessions about the Landscape Recovery scheme pilot.