155. Pigs can be severely distressed by an over-flying hot air balloon which can result in a group of pigs breaking fences, mixing and fighting. Consequently many farmers try to keep balloons away from their outdoor stock by informing clubs of their whereabouts and asking them to avoid over-flying the unit as far as this is possible.
156. The British Balloon and Airship Club (BBAC) has agreed a code of conduct with the NFU and depending on the level of balloon activity most areas will have a BBAC Landowner Relations Officer. The address and telephone number of this officer should be held by the local NFU Secretary. Informing balloon clubs of the farm's whereabouts also seems to be a sensible precaution.