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We have today posted an important update today (FRIDAY) in the Members' Area on the latest animal rights activity. 

The Conservative manifesto, published today, is short on detail on farming policy, but contains some snippets of interest to the pig sector.

The latest AHDB net margin figures show UK pig producers, on average recorded a profit of £16/head during the first quarter of 2024.

The Liberal Democrats' general election manifesto includes a number of pledges to improve farm animal welfare. 

In her latest article in Pig World, NPA chief executive Lizzie Wilson sets out the NPA's position ahead of the July 4 general election. 

NPA senior policy adviser Katie Jarvis explains how a visit to last week's EPP Congress in France highlighted a number of common issues. 

Pig producers are being urged to take part in extensive scientific research into the impact of the removal of zinc oxide from piglet diets.

NPA’s chief policy adviser Charlie Dewhirst has left the association to focus on his general election campaign.

AHDB and NPA will be hosting a webinar on ASF prevention and what you can do to prepare on Monday June 3.

The NPA has published a briefing document outlining what the new Veterinary Medicines Regulation means for pig production.