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The pig market has remained in 'stand on' mode this week although the SPP is down by 0.39p to 148.71p.

The latest forum entry is a 'call to arms' for 'all young (or youngish!)' people from a well-known NPA figure. 

Defra is seeking views on AHDB as part of a review that will consider the levy body’s role after we leave the EU.

The deadline for making nominations for the 2018 David Black Award is today.

NPA members are invited to nominate their favourite Allied Industry Group member for the National Pig Awards shortlist. 

Movement of products, rather than pigs, is likely to be responsible for the spread of African swine fever in China, according to the UN FAO. 

The latest entry on the NPA forum questions whether a No Deal could lead to an imbalanced trade policy between the EU and UK. 

The major UK retailers are stocking a higher proportion of British bacon and ham than a year ago, although the percentage of fresh pork is down slightly.

The SPP has moved back slightly dropping by 0.16p to 149.1p/kg and, after three weeks of successive rises by 16 euro cents, the German market has paused for breath.

The Brexit ‘No Deal’ papers have done little to quell the uncertainty pig farmers are experiencing about our future, Richard Lister has told the BBC.