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The first nomination for this winter’s NPA elections has been received. You can read what he has to say here. 

NPA senior policy advisor Ed Barker's weekly round up of the latest Brexit developments and how they affect the pig sector. 

The pig price continues to decline, with the E-spec SPP down another 1p last week to stand at 157.89p/kg.

Large mycotoxin loadings of DON and ZEA have been detected in some samples of new crop wheat and barley, according to Trouw Nutrition.

The NPA congratulates the new Nuffield Scholars whose scholarships will provide some valuable insights for the pig industry.

The third NPA autumn regional meeting takes place in Newbury tonight.

The volume of fresh and frozen pork sold at retail level continues to decline year-on-year but total spend is up.  

A group of Young NPA members is visiting the Netherlands today to get a close up view of the HyCare approach to pig health and hygiene. 

The NPA will continue to explore the options for using zinc oxide in piglet diets in the UK after we leave the EU, the association’s Georgina Crayford said.

RUMA has outlined the approach taken by UK agriculture to antibiotic use after England’s chief medical officer warned of a possible 'post-antibiotic apocalypse'.