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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.

Westminster is now back in full swing (for a short while at least) and there's plenty happening on the Brexit front. 

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.  

The UK pig industry should celebrate the diversity of production systems within it as one of its greatest strengths, according the NPA producer group.

Tulip has announced its acquisition of UK pig producer Easey Holdings, in a major investment in the British pig industry.

Ed's weekly look at the latest Brexit developments including the leak of an inflammatory report on the Government's post-Brexit immigration plans.  

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.