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The SPP continues its encouraging upward movement, gaining another 1.18p in the week ending April 3 to average 141.74p/kg.

The Financial Times has highlighted the pig sector's request to Defra for a COVID suppport package. 

ADAS is looking for farmers to take part in a research project that will inform future Government schemes to promote good welfare on pig farms.  
 

The Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) has this month published its final report.

The NPA has submitted a request to Defra for a £3.2 million COVID support package to recognise the impact of overweight pigs on producers’ finances.

NPA Policy Services Officer, Lizzie Wilson, explains why the industry needs to take the lead on the sourcing of sustainable soya.

The compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds was lifted on March 31 in England, Scotland and Wales.

The NPA team has responded to an unprecedented number of consultation on a wide range of topics of huge relevance to the pig sector on recent weeks. 

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) chief operating officer Tim Rycroft has been appointed as the new chief Executive of AHDB.

RSPCA Assured is looking for producers and abattoir managers, who aren't currently members of the scheme, to fill in a 15 minute questionnaire.