07 April 2024
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5 min read
Dan and Catherine Mercer
Aiming to grow their 140-cow suckler herd by improving the grazing system and retaining more home-bred heifers, Dan and Catherine Mercer have transformed their beef business. The Mercers have been implementing...
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