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Sheep farmers raise concerns about standards of lamb imports

The National Sheep Association has urged supermarkets to think about standards when sourcing products

Alex Black
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Sheep farmers raise concerns about standards of lamb imports

Increasing volumes of Southern Hemisphere lamb are catching the attention of shoppers and the national press. Michael Priestley, National Sheep Association (NSA) policy manager, said supermarket...

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