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A post-Brexit ban on farrowing crates without proper support threatens UK ag's future

Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers wants to ban farrowing crates post-Brexit, but without support from Government and retailers, such a move would threaten UK pig farming’s future, says Zoe Davies, NPA chief executive.

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A post-Brexit ban on farrowing crates without proper support threatens UK ag's future

Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers wants to ban farrowing crates post-Brexit, but without support from Government and retailers, such a move would threaten UK pig farming's future, says Zoe Davies, NPA chief...

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