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Íæż½ã½ã in bluetongue zones offered 'reduced' prices for lambs by processors

"The control zone is there through no fault of any member within that control zone"

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NFU president Tom Bradshaw: "I hope this differential pricing will not continue because it is simply not acceptable."
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw: "I hope this differential pricing will not continue because it is simply not acceptable."

Íæż½ã½ã facing the harsh realities of life in bluetongue restriction zones are reportedly being offered 'less' for the price of lamb by processors than those operating outside of zones. Defra has placed...

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