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The Government is seeking views on whether to extend the temporary relaxation of EU and GB drivers’ hours rules for the haulage industry. 

Very much of a 'stand on' situation as far as pig prices are concerned.

Red Tractor has issued new guidance on how remote quarterly veterinary inspections will work during the coronavirus crisis.

Total pigmeat sales were up 18.4% by volume and 25.5% in value in the four weeks to March 22, as UK food buying habits were transformed by coronavirus. 

Due to the current shut down of the food service sector, there is a lot of surplus milk around, which presents an opportunity to some pig producers.

The VMD has relaxed the rules to allow vets to delegate the retail supply of veterinary medicines to internet retailers or wholesale dealers for home delivery to the end user.

The latest alert in the Members' Alert concerns a scam email doing the rounds. 

For understandable reasons, Catchment Sensitive Farmer (CSF) officers can not go out to visit farms in the current situation.

Pigs and chickens are not susceptible to COVID-19, new research carried out in Germany has confirmed.

Sliced cooked meats, including ham, will feature in an additional 35 million more meals eaten at home each week, as a result of coronavirus.