Young farmer's successful direct sales business stems from selling lamb to teachers

What started off as a business selling lambs to teachers, has developed into a successful direct sales business for Robert David and further expansion is on the cards.

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Young farmer's successful direct sales business stems from selling lamb to teachers

What started off as a business selling lambs to teachers, has developed into a successful direct sales business for Robert David and further expansion is on the cards. At the age of five, Robert David...

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