Four out of 10 small abattoirs are likely to shut without the small abattoir discount, and 43% of farmers say that if their current abattoir were to close, they would stop selling their meat locally...
Four out of 10 small abattoirs are likely to shut without the small abattoir discount, and 43% of farmers say that if their current abattoir were to close, they would stop selling their meat locally...
With 13 confirmed bluetongue cases in Wales, NFU Cymru has stressed the importance of vaccination and early reporting to control the spread of the virus
AHDB have organised a meeting for farmers at Carmarthen Livestock Mart on August 27 to find out the latest information and guidance.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his ‘knee jerk’ reaction of a £65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow