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US pig producers are calling for a $1billion Government pork purchase scheme as the industry faces 'financial disaster' due to the impact of COVID-19.

The USDA's forecast for global pork production has been revised downwards as China takes longer to recover from African swine fever (ASF) than had been expected.

Smithfield Foods, the world’s biggest pork processor, is temporarily shutting one of its main plants due to coronavirus. 

NFU president Minette Batters, on behalf of leading UK farming organisations, including NPA, has urged the Government to back British farmers during the Coronavirus crisis.

Factory breakdowns, rather than staff shortages, were the cause of lost processing time last week, according to Thames Valley Cambac.

BQP fieldsman Mark Jagger has urged producers to ensure they do all they can to protect themselves, staff and family, after the sad death of a farmer due to COVID-19.

The NPA is continuing to work with Government and other industry bodies to support members during the coronavirus crisis. 

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

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.