View from the Rostrum: "The lack of grass has undoubtedly influenced management decisions, but it has not dampened demand"

Tom Story, senior auctioneer for Harrison and Hetherington at St Boswells and Wooler Marts, reflects on the busy autumn sales ahead

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Tom Story, senior auctioneer for Harrison and Hetherington
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Tom Story, senior auctioneer for Harrison and Hetherington

As we move towards the autumn breeding sales, there is plenty of positivity across both the cattle and sheep sectors here in the Borders. While the weather has certainly presented its challenges this summer,...

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