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The NPA has issued a statement in response to reports that the Government is about to make an announcement on the provision of temporary visas. 

Red Tractor has confirmed will not take action against farms that are failing to comply with scheme standards due to factors currently out of their control. 

There has been a positive change within Government in terms of its response to the pig industry crisis, according to NPA chief executive Zoe Davies.

An important update on the current situation within the industry and the NPA's lobbying efforts has been posted in the Members' Area. 

We have put together a Q&A to explain what is happening in the pig sector, the main reasons and possible solutions. 

There have been three updates in the Members' Area today, covering the SPP, the latest on our lobbying efforts and more. 

The NPA is aware that culling has started on a handful of farms, with fears this could become more widespread unless solutions are found. 

An important message has been posted in the Members' Area regarding the industry's response to the pig crisis. 

The NPA has today issued an open letter to all retailers calling on them to help resolve the industry crisis...

Defra has announced new plans to ‘unlock the power of gene editing’ - however, the focus will initially be on crops, rather than livestock.