Sector urges Defra to move quickly on small abattoir support

The Government has announced a consultation on a fund for smaller abattoirs with plans for applications to open later this year

Alex Black
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Sector urges Defra to move quickly on small abattoir support

Industry bodies have welcomed an announcement from Government of a new fund for smaller abattoirs to improve productivity and enhance animal welfare. But Government must now move quickly if it wants...

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