Ag in my Land: Finnish farm has Highland cattle and Belted Galloway at its heart

Ag in my land is an online series looking at farming across the world. Historic Highlands and Belted Galloways are the choice of breed for one farming family in Finland. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

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Ag in my Land: Finnish farm has Highland cattle and Belted Galloway at its heart

Dotted around the fields of Ratia Ranch in southern Finland are some of the UK's most iconic breeds - the striking white stripe of the Belted Galloway and the prominent horns of the Highland stand out...

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