Marts move to drop and go policy as England goes into lockdown

Livestock markets were able to remain open as they play a vital role in the food supply chain

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Marts move to drop and go policy as England goes into lockdown

Livestock markets were able to remain open as they play a ‘vital role' in the food supply chain Auction marts have been recommended to move to a ‘drop and go' policy until further notice following the...

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