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NFU egg sector housing survey shows need for better planning and supply chain fairness

The survey highlighted the need for a workable planning system and a fair, functioning supply chain to remove current barriers to growth

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NFU egg sector housing survey shows need for better planning and supply chain fairness

A new survey has provided a clear snapshot of the condition and capacity of the UK's laying hen, pullet rearing and breeding sheds. The NFU's egg sector housing survey has shown the age of layer...

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