10 March 2025
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5 min read
Richard Shires
Setting up a flock of EasyCare sheep more than 20 years ago was one of the best farming decisions he has ever made, says Richard Shires, who farms 283 hectares (700 acres) at Hanslope, Buckinghamshire....
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