英国仍有203个屠宰场,与1970年代的2 500个相比有所下降,对粮食安全构成威胁。 203 UK abattoirs remain, down from 2,500 in the 1970s, posing a threat to food security.

英国肉类加工商协会(肉类加工商协会)报告说,英国的屠宰场急剧减少,从1970年代的2 500个减少到现在的总共203个。 The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) reports a drastic reduction in UK abattoirs, now totaling only 203, down from 2,500 in the 1970s. 这种下降威胁到粮食安全,因为农民在使用设施方面面临着距离和成本的增加,有可能导致肉类进口增加。 This decline threatens food security, as farmers face increased distances and costs to access facilities, potentially leading to higher meat imports. 造成这一趋势的因素包括牲畜数量减少、贸易壁垒和劳动力短缺。 Factors contributing to this trend include decreased livestock numbers, trade barriers, and labor shortages. 该局敦促政府进行干预,支持肉类工业和确保粮食稳定。 The BMPA urges government intervention to support the meat industry and secure food stability.