View from the rostrum: Ian Atkinson - Autumn sheep sales were a highlight

Ian Atkinson on this year's strong sales

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Ian Atkinson.

The autumn sales seem to have flown by once again and it has been a pleasure to have been involved as auctioneer at Hawes Auction Mart. READ NOW: Swaledale rams top at £62,000 For me, the autumn...

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