Lancashire-based hog roast catering company, The Pendle Pig, have thrown their support behind the EU farm commissioners’ goal to make farming in Europe much simpler than it currently is.

Phil Hogan, the EU farm commissioner, who was appointed in September of last year, outlined that his first priority in 2015 is “simplification” of the farming sector. He says he’ll clamp down on red tape where possible, making running a farm business as easy as it can be for farmers.

Hogan has argued in front of the European Parliament’s agriculture and rural development committee that such red tape has the effect of financially handicapping farmers, playing a substantial role in key business decisions.

The commissioner said: “Simpler rules will make for greater competitiveness and will enhance the job-creating potential of agriculture, of rural areas and of agricultural trade.

“We need to simplify our rules now and cut red tape in an effective way. We should be pragmatic and flexible in our approach. Simplification does not come as a ‘big bang’ and will not be achieved at a given point in time. It should rather consist of a constant flow of smaller and larger actions aimed at making the lives of farmers and other operators easier. We should implement these actions wherever it is possible and as soon as it is possible, to avoid losing precious time for our agricultural sector to become more competitive and more profitable.”

The promise has been warmly received by farmers and others connected to the industry. The Pendle Pig, a hog roast catering and machine Hire Company known for sharing their thoughts on relevant news and research, say a move towards simplification will allow farmers to focus their energies on rearing the best produce.

A chef for the company said: “If the EU can succeed in making farm businesses easier to run then that will go a long way towards giving pig farmers and others the freedom they need to spend more time and resources on rearing the very best produce, as opposed to spending time and money dealing with red tape.

“In turn, caterers like us will be able to take our service to the next level and provide guests with even better and more affordable succulent whole roasted pigs. It’s a win-win for everyone involved and we’re looking forward to what the next few years bring.”

The Pendle Pig was established in 2014 and is one of Lancashire’s fastest growing hog roast companies. They specialise in catering and machine hire and will help make your event a success. Visit their site at http://www.hogroastslancashire.co.uk/ to book them today.