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Small abattoirs likely to benefit from public funding in future, says Defra official

Defra has said small abattoirs are likely to benefit from public funding in the future, following industry unrest over dwindling capacity.

Abi Kay
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Small abattoirs likely to benefit from public funding in future, says Defra official

Defra has said small abattoirs are likely to benefit from public funding in the future, following industry unrest over dwindling capacity. Speaking at an Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) event...

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