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Pig prices continue to rise but crippling costs of production continue to hit profitbality across the pig sector. 

More #PutBritishPorkonYourFork banner have been appearing around the country to help get the important message across to the public.

The National Pig Awards are now open for entries, with the winners to be unveiled at an awards ceremony in London this autumn.

MEPs have called for the European Commission to introduce new legislation paving the way for a ban on the use of cages in EU farming. 

A Government scheme to support businesses severely affected by COVID-19 has been updated so that more businesses, including farmers, are eiligible. 

The NFU is demanding 'urgent answers' from the government over its future trade policy as concerns over the proposed Australia deal grow.

Pig prices continue to rise at a healthy rate, although high input prices mean most producers are continuing to operate at a loss, according to AHDB. 

BPS claimants will be offered lump sum payments if they wish to leave the industry, under the reform of farm payments in England. 

Farmers are reminded that the latest round of the Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme (CPSG) will close on May 31. 

Cranswick has reported a 27% leap in a profits to around £130 million during the latest financial year on the back of ‘exceptionally robust demand’.