'A victory for common sense' - Small abattoirs to benefit from public funding

Farm groups have welcomed the news that small abattoirs are to benefit from public funding under the terms of the Agriculture Bill.

Abi Kay
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'A victory for common sense' - Small abattoirs to benefit from public funding

Farm groups have welcomed the news that small abattoirs are to benefit from public funding under the terms of the Agriculture Bill. As the legislation passed through the House of Lords, Ministers confirmed...

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