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Lower productivity in China will result in a 4% reduction in global pork production in 2019, according to the USDA.

A welcome increase has been recorded in the proportion of British pork products on display in the major UK retailers.

The NPA has submitted a formal complaint about an Amazon advert showing a pet pig being fed kitchen scraps.

Fresh and frozen pork sales increased by 1% in the 12 weeks ending March, defying the otherwise downward trend for meat sales. 

The decision to delay Brexit for up to six months means the TRACES system will continue to be used for import notifications, Defra has confirmed.

AHDB has released a useful podcast, featuring Environment Agency representatives, on changes to the environmental permitting system. 

The extent to which ASF is casting over the global pig sector has been highlighted by the cancellation of one of the industry's biggest events. 

Delays, delays and can kicking. Think of Bill Murray standing, holding a microphone on day 50 of Groundhog Day.

Pork from Britain will be showcased at China’s most important meat trade exhibition next month, as the industry looks to build on record levels of exports in 2018.

The NPA can confirm that grant funding has been made available to pig producers for slurry stores and lagoons. Following a series of conversations with Defra, we are now aware that funding has been made available under the Countryside Stewardship Programme (CSS) capital grant options – with the intention of meeting water quality measures. Here we explain a little bit about the grants and if you may be eligible to apply for them.