Turkeys and beef work well together on Cornish farm

Christmas dinner is synonymous with turkey; with around nine million eaten over the festive period and one couple pride themselves on producing the best, not only for diners, but for the environment

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What started as a small enterprise alongside Will and Kate Martin's beef production has grown exponentially, from 25 turkeys a year to 2,500. Kate says: "We have customers asking about turkeys in May,...

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