GRANTS SPECIAL: Defra needs to maintain support for local abattoirs

Chief executive of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Christopher Price said: "In May, the previous Government promised £3m to support the creation of new and mobile abattoirs though the Farming Investment Fund. Since then we have heard nothing"

Rachael Brown
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GRANTS SPECIAL: Defra needs to maintain support for local abattoirs

Funding for the creation of new and mobile abattoirs through the Farming Investment Fund must be rolled out and treated as ‘equal priority' along with continued investment for existing abattoirs, chief...

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