AS of May 1, farmers in this region will no longer be able bury animals that die on their farms, instead being required by law to get them transported away for incineration or rendering.
The Government department responsible for implementing this change - DEFRA - has proposed a new scheme that requires farmers to pay a subscription for the future disposal of carcases.
We can but hope that DEFRA has more luck with this proposal than it usually does when it comes to helping farmers. DEFRA has acknowledged that the UK network of hunt kennels is an important part of this process- ironic given that the very same department is presiding over a Hunting Bill that would put them out of business.
SAM BUTLER, Co-Chairman, Council of Hunting Associations.
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