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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
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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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