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The USDA is forecasting a 9% reduction in pork production to 96.4 million tonnes in 2020, as China and much of Asia continues to battle with African swine fever (ASF).

African swine fever (ASF) has been found in hunting territory in Serbia, the country’s first outbreak since August.

UK pork exports continued to grow at the end of last year on the back of increased demand from China. 

Channel 4’s 'How to Steal Pigs and Influence People' documentary has prompted more than 300 complaints to media regulator Ofcom.

The ASF crisis that has wiped huge numbers of pigs in Asia continues to boost the profitability of the UK pork processing sector. 

The NPA has welcomed an increased focus on food production in the reintroduced Agriculture Bill but is reserving judgement until the policies are in place.

Channel 4’s 'How to Steal Pigs and Influence People' showcased blatant criminal activity on farms, but also exposed the skewed mentality of the activists. 

In the latest Members' Area post, Lizzie Wilson gives her verdict on last night's Channel 4 documentary and provides an update on the NPA's position. 

Around 40 activists from Meat the Victims entered a farm in Northern Ireland on Tuesday morning and ‘released’ a pig.

The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has asked media regulator Ofcom to look into whether last night's Channel 4 documentary breached broadcasting guidelines.