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Pig Pro, the new training and development web-based tool for the pig industry, goes live on Monday. 

A new trade deal between the EU and Canada could open up small 'niche' opportunities for exporters, according to AHDB Pork. 

The Environment Agency (EA) will review all existing environmental permits over the next four years, in response to new requirements for permit holders. 

The NPA autumn regional meetings start be underway soon, giving you the chance to catch up on the big issues facing the pig sector.

England's breeding herd remained stable in the year to June 1, although a small increase in the fattening herd took overall numbers close to the 4 million mark. 

The NPA has joined forces with NFU and stakeholders across the industry to urge the European Commission to extend two derogations for organic pig and poultry.

Red Tractor pork standards are changing this autumn, with most of the key changes coming in from October 1. Here is a summary of what you need to know. 

A website set up to promote responsible use of antibiotics on farms has been updated to provide farmers with a 'one-stop shop' on the subject. 

Negotiations will continue on getting permission for more meat plants to export trotters to China, after three plants were granted permission last month.  

Prices are going to come under pressure over the next few months as pig supplies tighten in the UK and the EU, according to Mick Sloyan.