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Oct 27, 2026
Charlotte SmithHOST
The government says moving away from using CO2 to stun pigs before slaughter will spare them unnecessary pain and distress.
Charlotte SmithHOST
But yesterday, Kate Jarvis from the National Pig Association told us that while they're open to using alternative methods, those will add costs.
Kate JarvisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The HDB did an excellent economic analysis report and they showed that argon would cost 257% more than CO2.
Kate JarvisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
So that's including both the cost of the gas itself, the initial capital investment and then ongoing running costs.
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Mr Morgan said he had engaged with the industry in advance of going out to public consultation and encouraged the sector to respond to the consultation before the December deadline.
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Mr Newberry told the AFRA committee that the National Pig Association had spoken to him and explained how they had many meetings with DEFRA officials where they raised their concerns about publishing the consultation.
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He questioned why NPA's concerns had not been included in this.
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The EFRA chair, Alistair Carmichael, interjected and asked the farming minister if the NPA had personally told him that the evidence was not there.
Charlotte SmithHOST
At the time, the pig industry raised doubts about alternative methods and how much they might cost.
Charlotte SmithHOST
We'll hear from the National Pig Association in a moment.
Charlotte SmithHOST
The use of CO2 has been criticised by animal charities and vets, and the independent report came from the Animal Welfare Committee, which advises government.
Charlotte SmithHOST
Its report was published in October last year.
Jane DownsSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Our remit is to say, what is the best welfare of the animal at the end of the day?
Charlotte SmithHOST
Dr Jane Downs.
Charlotte SmithHOST
Katie Jarvis from the National Pig Association says the industry accepts that CO2 is on the way out, but wants a realistic timeline.
Katie JarvisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
So the Argonne has been tested, but it has not been tested at commercial throughput scale.
Charlotte SmithHOST
Processors have given notice to some farmers, saying they no longer want to buy their pigs.
Charlotte SmithHOST
The National Pig Association is warning an oversupply this autumn could push prices down further.
Charlotte SmithHOST
and they're calling for government help.
Charlotte SmithHOST
The Scottish Government announced a £2 million support package for pig farmers in July.
Lizzie WilsonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
And honestly, if we get absolutely
Charlotte SmithHOST
anything on that wish list, I will be absolutely delighted.
Charlotte SmithHOST
Lizzie Wilson from the National Pig Association.
Charlotte SmithHOST
Well, in a statement, a spokesperson from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs told us... ..and are carefully considering them alongside the available evidence.