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Farmers' views are being sought as the NFU carries out a survey on the planning application process in England.

One year after its launch, data representing around 60% of the pig herd in England has been uploaded onto the eMB-Pigs database.

Volumes of primary pork sold by UK retailers continues to fall year-on-year, although this was partly countered in the most recent quarter by an increase in value.

New figures published this week have highlighted the huge gap between the best and worst performing pig farms.

Two major research institutions have announced significant funding boosts that will help protect UK livestock against damaging diseases.

The NPA will call for all parties to deliver a fair deal for pig farmers from the Brexit negotiations ahead of the June General Election.

The NPA has highlighted the UK pig industry’s determination to maintain the current ‘very low’ levels of risk from LA-MRSA in pigs in this country.

Red Tractor has announced it will be holding events across England to engage with members on areas it has been working over the last few years.

Sixty countries, including the US, Canada and some EU nations, are at risk of importing meat from the companies at the centre of the Brazilian meat scandal. 

The Gloucestershire Old Spot is one of seven native pig breeds in decline prompting calls from RBST for consumer support.