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A spokesperson for National Pig Association said ongoing discussion between the assurance body and members was needed and that new requirements should not only be evidence based 'but also financially assessed and feasible'

Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million

Former National Pig Association senior policy adviser Charlie Dewhirst said it would not require a huge swing for the Conservatives to be the Party of Government at the next election

Tom Haynes, the National Pig Association's senior policy adviser, has analysed how farming and rural seats have changed following the General Election

The Norfolk MP says activists should not be allowed to stop people 'enjoying a bacon sandwich'

It is a deal estimated to be worth around £12 million to the pig sector over the first five years of trade

There was an air of cautious optimism at the Pig and Poultry Fair, held at the NEC Birmingham for the first time, but industry leaders warned of many challenges ahead

National Pig Association, chair Rob Mutimer, said increased activity from animal activists over the last 3 months was one of the ‘major issues' facing the pig sector right now, not only at farm level, but he said he was also alarmed by the increased number of processors which were being targeted

Nine producers have been elected to PIG, alongside four allied industry representatives, to sit on the NPA's decision-making body

Richard Longthorp, 70, proved age is just by completing a challenge to raise awareness of Parkinson's and boxing provision for people living with the condition