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NFU Mutual offers 'exclusive' Avian Influenza scheme to Stonegate Farmer members

Adrian Gott, CEO of Stonegate, said the scheme would create a stronger and more robust supply chain

Chris Brayford
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Robert Gooch, CEO of British Free Range Egg Producers Association, was concerned there was a lack of opportunities for egg producers and packers which was 'diminishing confidence' in the sector
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Robert Gooch, CEO of British Free Range Egg Producers Association, was concerned there was a lack of opportunities for egg producers and packers which was 'diminishing confidence' in the sector

Stonegate Farmers have secured a ‘unique' insurance scheme to protect its members against avian influenza (AI). The egg producers confirmed it had agreed a ‘one of its kind' deal with NFU Mutual which...

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