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Investment in existing rather than new abattoirs the way forward

The case for a network of local abattoirs has been well made, including in a recent report by The Prince’s Countryside Fund, but it may not be a realistic proposition, according to a retail butcher.

Ewan Pate
clock • 2 min read
Investment in existing rather than new abattoirs the way forward

The case for a network of local abattoirs has been well made, including in a recent report by The Prince's Countryside Fund, but it may not be a realistic proposition, according to a retail butcher...

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