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New sheep carcase rules bring sector in line with beef and pork

Industry welcomes change which will help farmers better understand pricing

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
New rules mandating classification and price reporting for sheep carcases come into force, bringing sector in line with beef and pork
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New rules mandating classification and price reporting for sheep carcases come into force, bringing sector in line with beef and pork

New regulations mandating classification and price reporting for sheep carcases have been introduced this week to bring the sector in line with the beef and pork sectors. The move, according to Defra,...

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