News Blog Minister confirms commitment to farrowing crate consultation 24-09-24 In July, we sent a letter to the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie, urging that the Scottish Government consults as soon as possible for a phase out of farrowing crates. The letter, co-ordinated by OneKind, was signed by 9 organisations, including animal welfare charities and organisations working for more sustainable farming practices. In response to the open letter, the Minister has now confirmed that the Scottish Government ‘remain committed’ to consult on phasing out farrowing crates for pigs. Read the Minister's response Manage Cookie Preferences