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OPINION: Local abattoir network is essential for farmers

Head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at why small abattoirs are crucial for business

Alex Black
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OPINION: Local abattoir network is essential for farmers

Small, local abattoirs are crucial to a sector being urged to diversify and with consumers saying they want to eat more locally produced meat. And in a time where it often feels like the industry is...

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