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Sheepdogs, Swaledales and a forward-thinking mindset: One shepherd's story from the Northumberland fells

A progressive attitude has seen one farmer and renowned sheepdog handler from Northumberland achieve success both on-farm and on the course

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Bevis Jordan's ambition to work with sheepdogs on the hills prompted his move to Northumberland.
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Bevis Jordan's ambition to work with sheepdogs on the hills prompted his move to Northumberland.

Looking forward and adapting to an ever-changing industry has always been the mindset for farm manager Bevis Jordan, at Mains Rigg 51AVÊÓÆµon the Whitfield Estate in Northumberland. Born in Suffolk...

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