LivestockA six-week consultation on Britain's pig standards sets a minimum farrowing pen size, limits on confining sows and new rules on space, heat stress and biosecurity, with most changes due in autumn 2027.
LivestockThe UK assurance scheme Red Tractor will open a consultation in November on revised pig standards, including a full standard for flexible farrowing systems and stronger biosecurity against African swine fever.
LivestockRed Tractor's six-week consultation, running to 3 November, proposes cutting Beef & Lamb requirements by about a third and Dairy by a quarter, with farm-specific health planning and a new dairy code of conduct.
Market ManagementLove British Food wants retailers, caterers and public buyers to back British farmers during the fortnight from 26 September to 11 October, with Red Tractor joining as lead assurance partner.
