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Proud and privileged. That’s how I felt as I applauded the finalists and winners at the most recent National Pig Awards ceremony – a night that…
Defra secretary Emma Reynolds has announced some important reforms to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), designed to ‘simplify the scheme, level the playing field and provide…
An MP has highlighted the ‘crazy’ lack of powers held by the authorities to punish people who smuggle illegal meat imports into the country. Danny Chambers,…
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0Proud and privileged. That’s how I felt as I applauded the finalists and winners at the most recent National Pig Awards ceremony – a night that showcased the amazing talent within our innovative, resilient industry. This year, I happened to be seated alongside one of the event organisers, and we chatted as the awards were given out. She openly admitted that her only reference point for pig farming was Clarkson’s Farm, which isn’t a bad start, but she was still eager to learn more. “Is ‘Finisher of the Year’ as seedy as it sounds?” she asked. “No, not exactly,” I…