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Free-range egg production boosts income and growth on Northern Ireland family farm

A reliable income from free-range eggs has enabled the Gibson family to expand their farming business over the last five years

Farmers Guardian
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Switching to Dekalb White hens has seen longer laying periods, easier management and increased production.
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Switching to Dekalb White hens has seen longer laying periods, easier management and increased production.

A young farming family from County Antrim credits the success of their free-range egg business to the continued growth of their mixed farming enterprise. Kathy and David Gibson, who are now Stonegate...

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