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There was confusion over how much threat a strain of swine flu discovered in China posed.

The pig market continues its run of stability, with sales underpinned by domestic demand, relatively tight supply and export demand.

Strong export sales helped pig and poultry processor Cranswick increase sales by 16 per cent to 1.66 billion and profits by 14 per cent to 105 million in the year to the end of March.

Beef and lamb prices continue to be above those last year against a background of higher retail sales, the prospect of increasing foodservice sales and pressure on slaughter numbers.

Australia has lowered its forecast for beef exports to China by 1.5 per cent for the 2020/21 season due to ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

The dairy market has been amongst the most volatile since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis.

The US’s largest beef processors have been ordered to provide information in relation to anti-competitive practices during the pandemic.

Non-Chinese Asian markets could provide major opportunities for British red meat exports, an online AHDB seminar heard.

Cost management and improved productivity will be key to arable farming success as the UK shifts to a public money for public goods support system, according to consultants Andersons.

There are signs the global dairy industry is stabilising following the coronavirus thunderbolt which hit it in March.