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Trade deal with China 'huge opportunity'
New export opportunities for UK pig farmers

A delegation including British Pig Executive (BPEX) Chairman Stewart Houston and Farming Minister Jim Paice MP has signed a trade deal with China opening up the lucrative Chinese pigmeat export market to the UK pig farming sector. The construction of the deal first began in 2004.

Such a development is positive news for the UK pig farming sector. Pork constitutes approximately three-quarters of China's total meat consumption and demand for cuts dubbed the 'fifth quarter' such as the diaphragm, feet and stomach is much higher than is the case in other markets. It is likely that the opportunity to sell these cuts to the large and newly prosperous Chinese market will lead to an improvement in the value of the average British pig carcase.

Welcoming the news, BPEX Chairman Stewart Houston said “We wouldn’t be far wrong to expect £30m of exports in the first year and then double that beyond. The plans are in place and the pigmeat is available...We hope this is the start of a bigger engagement with wider export potential. Trade with China in years to come is going to be one of the most important facets of all agricultural production in the UK.”

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.