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On Thursday, AHDB held an open discussion on its new Pork strategy and how it can support the pig sector in England.

Pig producers sending finished pigs to abattoirs are being urged to ensure they demonstrate their pigs have been kept under controlled housing conditions (CHC).

A comprehensive update on the big EU Exit issues affecting the pig sector. 

As the nomination window draws to a close, four more producer candidates have thrown their hats into the ring. 

With the nomination window due to close at midday on Monday, January, the nominations continue to come in. 

Ladies in Pigs (LIPs), who have been tirelessly promoting British pork for nearly three decades, are rebranding all aspects of the business. 

While trade flows remain relatively light for the time of year, we are already hearing of problems for pork exports due to border delays. 

Two more allied industry representatives have put their names forward for election to the Pig Industry Group (PIG), ahead of voting later this month. 

Defra is seeking views on the new Farming Rules for Water for a review, which the Government has committed to completing by April 2. 

The NPA has welcomed the launch of a new Government consultation proposing changes to to allow gene editing research to be used in plant and livestock breeding.