Red Tractor will be issuing a consultation in November on proposed changes to its pig scheme standards that will reflect lessons learned on heat stress this summer, the pig sector’s growing biosecurity needs and the industry’s focus on flexible farrowing. “Last year, Red Tractor committed to reviewing standards across all farming sectors as part of our wider commitment to deliver tangible change for farmers,” Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board chair Stewart Houston explained. “This follows some small changes introduced for pigs last year, to support the rollout of the Enhanced Welfare Outdoor-Bred and Free-Range modules. At that time, we asked…