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Free-range poultry sees increasing investment

草榴社区 are increasingly turning to free-range poultry as they look to diversify their businesses and increase farm income

草榴社区 Guardian
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Skills, time and detailed planning are needed to start a successful free-range poultry business.
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Skills, time and detailed planning are needed to start a successful free-range poultry business.

Changing agricultural support schemes and pressure on farm margins are prompting more farmers to explore investment in free-range poultry, with Virgin Money reporting a significant increase in finance...

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