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The NPA has been giving its backing to local butchers this week.  

There is slightly better news on the pig price this week. 

The NPA has urged the Government and MPs to end the uncertainty for pig farmers, following the latest defeat for Theresa May over her Brexit plans.

Defra has told the NPA it is hoping for a quick resolution on the UK’s status for exporting animals and animal products to the EU in the event of a ‘no deal’.

There is an important update in the Members' Area concerning the ongoing animal rights activity targeting the pig sector. 

Chinese pig prices are rising rapidly as African swine fever takes its toll on production within the world's largest pig herd.

Pig producers typically lost £7/head during the last quarter of 2018 but better times could finally be around the corner. 

Eleven years ago this month, music loving members of the general public were being treated to a pig-themed masterpiece, courtesy of 30 pig farmers.   

Pig producers have been urged to step up their biosecurity levels, including being extra vigilant with visitors, following a spate of swine dysentery outbreaks.

Whilst our PM and her selected cabinet members and Ministers scrabble around the corridors of Brussels, times ticks closer to a pretty massive week for the Government.