The main objective of EU PiG is to establish and operate thematic and regional networks for the EU pig industry to more effectively connect producers with the latest science, husbandry techniques and technologies from within their industry. Each member state has an established network of pig industry stakeholders including; pig producers, research institutions, veterinarians, farm advisory service providers, allied industry trade organisations, invested non-governmental organisations, processors, government agencies and laboratories. This project will develop these existing networks into 13 RPIGs, each led by a different project partner. The RPIGs will then enable the project to truly identify the current needs and issues (challenges) faced by the pig industry from pig producers and then identify, develop and implement/disseminate the most innovative best practices on pig farms. Four Thematic Groups will be established at the start of the project covering: health management; precision production; welfare; and meat quality. Each Group will be made up of a number of stakeholders with interest and/or expertise in that subject area. For each of the ‘challenges’ identified via a ‘Grand Prix’ contest, farm best practice will be identified within each RPIG region. The best practice will be validated and combined with the scientific knowledge collated by the Thematic Groups, with the ‘winning best practice’ undergoing further validation and cost benefit analysis.