Livestock markets face decade of change
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (9102) 19 January 1991, 132-133(2)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: The livestock auction sector is undergoing a period of dramatic change with many small markets closing down and trade increasingly being carried out in large, purpose-built `agri-business` centres. This article identifies five principle factors which have influenced this trend and also looks at the impact of electronic auction systems and EC reform of farm subsidies on the industry.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS44027 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 44889-1001 |
The livestock auction sector is undergoing a period of dramatic change with many small markets closing down and trade increasingly being carried out in large, purpose-built `agri-business` centres. This article identifies five principle factors which have influenced this trend and also looks at the impact of electronic auction systems and EC reform of farm subsidies on the industry.