FARMERS have praised the States for agreeing to spend £2m. on a new slaughterhouse, saying it is just what the local industry needs.

A £2m. slaughterhouse will be built at Longue Hougue, the States agreed this morning.

A NEW slaughterhouse could pave the way for a fresh breed of local producers, farmers have said after an application for the development was granted.

SHOCK at a mean theft and a desire to help armed forces charities inspired the Guernsey Sporting Club to donate £500 to the Chelsea Pensioners’ Holiday Fund.

A MUSEUM, restaurant and music studio are just some of the ideas island figures have suggested for the slaughterhouse building after it becomes empty.

FARMERS say it is vital that the States starts thinking about building a new slaughterhouse.

THE historic slaughterhouse on the Castle Emplacement must close by December 2012 and be replaced by a more modern and humane site, according to Commerce and Employment.

BACK in 1984, Wendy’s burger chain in the United States launched a TV ad campaign to promote the size of its filling compared with rivals. It derided a competitor’s ‘home of the big bun’ product by getting a little old lady to poke it and demand: where’s the beef?

GUERNSEY could consume or export all of its beef – but not without a new slaughterhouse.