Performance monitoring improves efficiencies for Herefordshire shepherd

Running a busy sheep contracting business alongside his own flock meant embracing new technology to tighten up efficiency was the logical next step for Andrew Powers

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First generation farmer Andrew Powers and his wife Helen have been running Marcle Farming, near Ledbury, for over 20 years. The couple have grown their flock to 350 New Zealand Romney ewes, while also...

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