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OPINION: It's like 'over the hedge' farming for a living

Livestock specialist Ellie Layton, talks about heading out on farm to visit the farmers that are willing to share their systems.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 2 min read
OPINION: It's like 'over the hedge' farming for a living

This time of year is one of my favourites in the work calendar. Working on the livestock desk means summer is spent clocking up the miles between county shows, livestock sales and farm visits....

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