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'We need about 140 fat cattle a year for the shop to be self-sufficient' - Couple build thriving direct sales business

Duncan and Tracey Jeary have built a thriving business producing pedigree Aberdeen-Angus cattle and selling beef direct to the public. Clemmie Gleeson finds out more.

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'We need about 140 fat cattle a year for the shop to be self-sufficient' - Couple build thriving direct sales business

Duncan and Tracey Jeary have built a thriving business producing pedigree Aberdeen-Angus cattle and selling beef direct to the public. With their two young sons now the driving force behind the business,...

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