Hopes new welfare requirements for pig farming will streamline how things operate. 

The changes include requirements for the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls, as well as requirements for space to grow pigs. 

They won't come into force until the end of 2035, so farmers have time to prepare. 

Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking] this gives the industry certainty in how to move forward. 

He says they've been living in a bit of a limbo land for the last five-to-seven years, and it’s affecting confidence in the sector. 

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Hopes new welfare requirements for pig farming will streamline how things operate.&nbsp;
The changes include requirements for the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls, as well as requirements for space to grow pigs.&nbsp;
They won't come into force until the end of 2035, so farmers have time to prepare.&nbsp;
Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking] this gives the industry certainty in how to move forward.&nbsp;
He says they've been living in a bit of a limbo land for the last five-to-seven years, and it’s affecting confidence in the sector.&nbsp;
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Andrew Hoggard: Associate Agricultural Minister on the new welfare requirements for pig farming

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