Lack of suitable abattoirs hindering rare breed business growth

A lack of suitable abattoirs is one of the top three greatest barriers to growth for farmers and smallholders selling rare and native breed products.

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Lack of suitable abattoirs hindering rare breed business growth

A lack of suitable abattoirs is one of the top three greatest barriers to growth for farmers and smallholders selling rare and native breed products. This is according to almost half (42 per cent) of...

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