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Processor deductions for animals from bluetongue restricted zones highlights 'unfairness in the supply chain'

NFU livestock board chair David Barton said: "We are incredibly disappointed to hear that some farmers in the Restricted Zone are being unfairly penalised by having deductions taken from some processors in the supply chain"

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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CREDIT: NFU
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CREDIT: NFU

The NFU has urged for fairness in the supply chain, as price deductions in the processing sector for animals coming from the bluetongue virus restricted zone ( BTV RZ) are reportedly being implemented,...

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