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Looking ahead to Stirling bull sales

Despite the ongoing reduction of the national suckler herd, there is optimism within the industry that trade will be strong at Stirling bull sales next month. Angela Calvert reports

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
clock • 10 min read
Looking ahead to Stirling bull sales

The suckler sector is undoubtedly facing challenges with rising costs, pressure to reduce its carbon emissions, an ageing workforce and land being taken for tree planting and other schemes, all contributing...

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