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Farmers must not be undermined by lower standard imports after farrowing crate changes, say MPs

The new Animal Welfare Strategy for England was debated in parliament on Wednesday (January 22)

Alex Black
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Farmers must not be undermined by lower standard imports after farrowing crate changes, say MPs

MPs have highlighted the importance of working with farmers on animal welfare, in the first opportunity to debate the new Animal Welfare Strategy for England. Labour MP Samantha Niblett, who secured...

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