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A Conservative councillor in Cornwall has shown his support for local farmers after proposing a motion that would guarantee only local produce is served at council meetings.

Yorkshire-based meat company Heck has been forced to cut its vegan range owing to low sales.

Meat, eggs and dairy provide crucial sources of much-needed nutrients that should be enjoyed as part of a healthy balanced diet, according to a report from United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

A council’s decision to ban all meat and dairy products from its meetings menu has been branded a ‘slap in the face’ for local farmers by food and rural groups.