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Farming Matters: David Lindars 鈥� "Livestock markets, abattoirs and butcher's shops have all disappeared in large numbers"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: David Lindars, technical operations director at the British Meat Processors Association

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When we look at the evolution of meat inspection charges and the profitability of an abattoir, let's go way back to the late 1970s. The service was provided by the local authority without any Official...

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