51AVÊÓÆµ

FSA recommends continuing support for small abattoirs

Industry welcomes the decision and urges Gov to provide funding

clock • 3 min read
The FSA has recommended support continue for small abattoirs
Image:

The FSA has recommended support continue for small abattoirs

The future of the UK's final 47 small abattoirs may be more certain following a decision by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board to back the retention of the Small Abattoirs Discount. The body said...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness

Livestock throughput figures encouraging during period of falling stock numbers

Livestock throughput figures encouraging during period of falling stock numbers

Total market turnover rose significantly to just over £3bn highlighting both strong demand and significantly improved values across many classes of stock

clock 04 April 2026 • 2 min read
Rising fuel and fertiliser costs 'crippling' NI farmers

Rising fuel and fertiliser costs 'crippling' NI farmers

Farmers for Action in Northern Ireland has highlighted the pressure on the sector

Jacob Bailey
clock 03 April 2026 • 2 min read
Easter is ideal time for shoppers to support local farmers, says NSA chief

Easter is ideal time for shoppers to support local farmers, says NSA chief

Consumers urged to put lamb or hogget on the menu and get behind traditional roast

Jacob Bailey
clock 02 April 2026 • 2 min read