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Defra Secretary Michael Gove has announced the development of a new Livestock Information Service, set to come into operation next year. 

GB breeding herds produced almost an extra pig per sow in 2017, according to the latest figures from Agrosoft.

The pig sector’s concerns over the Government’s post-Brexit immigration policy are shared across the national economy, according to a report published this week.

The Red Tractor logo will be promoted in a national television advertising campaign later this year for the first time in the scheme's history. 

Former Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens is joining the RUMA's Independent Scientific Group.

Denmark and has announced plans to build a 43.5 mile fence on its border with Germany to keep out wild boar that may be carrying African swine fever.

New environmental permit charges published by the Environment Agency will add unjustified costs to pig farming businesses, the NPA has warned

The NPA has welcomed a deal announced today on a 21-month transition period after we leave the EU.

Brexit has simply exacerbated an already deteriorating situation regarding the ability of the pig sector to attract labour, the NPA has told MPs. 

The NPA has outlined why it could not support any move towards compulsory labelling of system of production without two significant concerns being addressed.