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Overdue pig sector legislation has to deliver change and fast

Overdue pig sector legislation has to deliver change and fast

Legislation on pig contracts has come as welcome news for a sector which has faced a long, deep crisis, but Government must now deliver on the promises made if it is to claw back the confidence of producers.

Livestock
Alex Black
Alex Black
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Blogs

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Young Farmers and Careers

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Blogs

In Your Field: Kate Beavan - 'I've decided to leave Coleg Gwent after 27 years there'

Two years ago, I saw a job advert that looked ideal and, although I had enough on my plate, it kept drawing me in.

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Young Farmer Focus: Sophie Bell - 'This spring I plan to take on more heifers'

Young Farmers and Careers

Young Farmer Focus: Sophie Bell - 'This spring I plan to take on more heifers'

Sophie Bell, young farmer and quality control analyst, aged 24, Cavan Ireland.

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Young Farmer Focus: Ellie Browning - 'I have now worked in Agriculture for seven years alongside my school, college and university'

Farm Life

Young Farmer Focus: Ellie Browning - 'I have now worked in Agriculture for seven years alongside my school, college and university'

Ellie Browning, 21, is a Crop Input Specialist at Agrii in Kent.

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