Mistake to tell sheep industry to follow pig and poultry model

Government officials and advisors were wrong to tell the sheep sector to follow the business model set by the pig and poultry industries, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said.

Abi Kay
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Mistake to tell sheep industry to follow pig and poultry model

Government officials and advisors were wrong to tell the sheep sector to follow the business model set by the pig and poultry industries, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said. NSA chief executive...

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