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The latest instalment in NPA senior advisor Ed Barker's round-up of the week's Brexit related developments affecting the pig sector.

AHDB Pork has produced some new materials urging the UK pig industry to do everything in its powers to keep African Swine Fever out of the country. 

The BVA has demanded clarity from the Government on animal welfare standards, following the publication of a House of Lords report.

The NPA has welcomed a House of Lords report warning of the threat to UK producers of allowing the country to be flooded by low standard food imports.

A Lords committee has warned UK producers would be placed at a competitive disadvantage if Brexit resulted in a flood of lower standard imports.

The NPA's newest recruit summarises the key developments on Brexit in Westminster and beyond over the past week. 

Michael Gove has outlined his plans for a 'Green Brexit', including a domestic agricultural policy that rewards farmers for environmental work.

Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens has welcomed the collaborative approach adopted by the pig industry in identifying and acting on threats to herd health. 

Producers are receiving the highest share of the retail pot since records began, as producer prices approach record levels. 

NPA chairman Richard Lister has stressed that there is no evidence to suggest animal welfare is poorer on large farms.