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EXCLUSIVE - Adrian Ramsay: 'It is time to end the cruelty of cages and crates in UK farming"

Green Party MP Adrian Ramsay writes for Farmers Guardian on the need to end farrowing crates and the use of cages in farming

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Waveney Valley MP Adrian Ramsay said: "Higher welfare farming is part of a resilient food system because it supports healthier animals, reduces the risk of disease outbreaks and creates steadier supply chains that are less vulnerable to shocks. The Animal Welfare Strategy provides an opportunity to make improvements that reflect who we are as a country, while providing essential support to farmers for this transition. There is strong public support for these changes and I hope the Government delivers."
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Waveney Valley MP Adrian Ramsay said: "Higher welfare farming is part of a resilient food system because it supports healthier animals, reduces the risk of disease outbreaks and creates steadier supply chains that are less vulnerable to shocks. The Animal Welfare Strategy provides an opportunity to make improvements that reflect who we are as a country, while providing essential support to farmers for this transition. There is strong public support for these changes and I hope the Government delivers."

The UK likes to believe it leads the world on animal welfare. We tell ourselves that we set high standards and that our farms reflect the compassion we hold so dear as a nation. LISTEN NOW: ...

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