Live auctions bringing welcome boost to farmer profits, says LAA

But concerns rise that tight supply and high prices could be storing up problems for future

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
The LAA says live auctions are a 'good news' story for farmers
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The LAA says live auctions are a 'good news' story for farmers

Livestock marts have recorded increases across all categories sold through England and Wales, bringing a welcome boost to the industry, according to the latest Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA)...

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