Next Government must address future of small abattoirs ahead of the next General Election

Rare Breeds Survival Trust Christopher Price said the Government also needed to review grazing elements in Environmental Land Management schemes to support a sustainable livestock sector

Chris Brayford
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Christopher Price, Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive, said: "The grazing elements of Environmental Land Management Schemes and the future for small abattoirs both need more work if we are to have a truly sustainable livestock sector."
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Christopher Price, Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive, said: "The grazing elements of Environmental Land Management Schemes and the future for small abattoirs both need more work if we are to have a truly sustainable livestock sector."

A conservation charity which promotes native livestock has called on the next Government to review the Environmental Land Management schemes and the future of small abattoirs ahead of the next General...

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