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New Pig and Poultry Fair

PUBLISHED: 13:22 04 January 2008 | UPDATED: 21:04 29 April 2014

DECEMBER 2007: Next year will see a revitalised British Pig and Poultry Fair, which
for the first time will feature dedicated poultry seminars in a new
purpose-built theatre, as well as machinery demonstrations.

Organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of England, the event on May 13 and 14 will be the focal point for quality technical information for producers.
“We are working hard to be innovative and commercial,” said spokeswoman Alice Bell.

Support for the Fair is strong with more than 70% of stand space already booked.

* See more: www.pigandpoultry.org.uk or call 024 7685 8276.

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