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Today I made a pledge to stand up for our farmers in response to the growing threat of Avian Flu.
The UK is currently experiencing its most severe outbreak of Al with this notifiable disease affecting captive birds, poultry, and wild birds.
Thatβs why I was pleased to meet with the NFU, local local farmer Will Raw and the Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries to discuss what more can be done to get a grip of this challenge.
To that end I am pleased to support:
A fit for purpose APHA compensation scheme.
Expanding housing measures.
Review free-range marketing legislation.
Greater investment in vaccine research.
Bolstering APHA resources.
To Sedgefieldβs farmers, I speak to you directlyβ I am on your side.