at the farm. red tractor would only say that the farm is currently a member of its assurance scheme. we understand that neither of the government agencies identified any animal welfare concerns. animal equality has reported the welsh farm to the local council and asked it to investigate their findings. last year, parliament approved a new law which increases the maximum prison sentences for those abusing animals from six months to five years. the government is also trying to introduce another piece of legislation, the animal sentience bill. it's really important that we recognise that they are sentient, that they've got the capacity to experience positive and negative emotions, that they may have strong social bonds with one another. in scotland, farmer david finlay says he has faced hostility for doing things differently. we�*re seen as fairly toxic