Pig contract legislation signed into law

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations follow legislation introduced in the dairy sector in July 2024

Alex Black
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Pig contract legislation signed into law

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations has been signed into law as the UK Government looks to create more fairness and transparency to the sector. All new pig supply contracts will need to...

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