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'Complacent' Defra faces enormous challenges in the lead-up to Brexit and still does not know which scenario it is preparing for. 

The Soil Association has revised its organic standards, including a number relating to pig production.

Levels of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) in pork and beef remain low, a comprehensive FSA survey has confirmed.

The National Pig Association (NPA) has urged caution on calls to introduce ‘Method of Production’ labelling on meat and dairy products.

Pig feed in China has become contaminated with ASF virus, sparking further fears about its potential spread across the country. 

Farmers constructing new buildings or renovating or converting old ones should will be eligible for tax relief under a recent change of policy.

Unfortunately, UK pigmeat values are continuing to be hammered by low global prices and indifferent demand.

The NPA has today submitted its response to the Review of AHDB's activities after we leave the EU. 

The NPA is teaming up with Pig World, AHDB and the Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) to take an in-depth at tail biting and tail docking.

It's now or never - today is the deadline to take part in a survey on AHDB’s future role after we leave the EU.