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Pig regulations to come into force today (August 13): What pig farmers need to know

It follows the legislation coming into force in the dairy sector, with all pig contracts to be compliant in August 2026

Alex Black
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Pig regulations to come into force today (August 13): What pig farmers need to know

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025 (FDOP) comes into force today (August 13). The regulations will largely mirror the rules in the milk sector, aiming to ensure contracts are 鈥榝air...

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