View from the Rostrum - Peter Huntley: "New generation farmers have renewed confidence in the auction system"

Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions company manager Peter Huntley discusses a strong year’s trade

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Credit: Eleanor Davis Photography
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Credit: Eleanor Davis Photography

Before we know it, we are already a month gone of 2026 and barely have time to reflect on the autumn season here on Exmoor. Thinking back to the autumn at our two markets – Cutcombe and Blackmoor Gate...

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