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Updated versions of the NPA's COVID-19 guidance and key issues documents have been posted in the Members' Area today. 

PIC UK will host a webinar on Wednesday providing an update on the how the global pig industry has responded to recent challenges.

Pig prices moved forward last week, with one major adding 3p to its weekly quote and other 'significant outlets' following suit, according to Thames Valley Cambac.

With horse racing back on track, this is a timely reminder that UK pig numbers are getting like jockeys; very short.

The NPA has highlighted the importance of EU labour to the pig sector, as the Government sets about finalizing the shortage occupation list.

NPA senior policy adviser Rebecca Veale has urged the Government to base its policy on future zinc oxide on UK data, as the EU ban moves nearer. 

The NFU's food standards petition has topped 500,000 signatures, following a surge of support over the past few days. 

Improving domestic and export trade has resulted in a slight upturn in EU pig prices, following weeks of decline since early March.

AHDB is hosting a webinar today examining the impact of coronavirus on global trade in the first in a series of export webinars.

The NPA is urging members to back the campaign to protect UK food standards, which has just received high-profile backing from Jamie Oliver.