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MPs from across the political spectrum urged the government to take action to support independent pig farmers in the current ‘crisis’, in the House of Commons…
Merchants’ ex-farm buying-in straw prices (£/t) supplied by the British Hay & Straw Merchants Association. Trade comment: * New season. Area Barley straw Wheat straw North…
The NPA will ask for a pig industry support package in recognition of the dire situation facing independent pig producers in a meeting with Defra food security…
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MPs urge government to act on pig sector ‘crisis’
0MPs from across the political spectrum urged the government to take action to support independent pig farmers in the current ‘crisis’, in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Food security minister Stephen Morgan promised that the government will enage with the pig sector during the current market turmoil, but indicated it is not considering a financial support package, in response to MPs’ calls during the Westminister Hall debate. Mr Morgan is due to meet the NPA today, days after the Scottish Government announced a £2m support package for its stricken independent pig farmers. Sustained difficulties Opening the debate, Harriet Cross,…