Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus, Black Baldy cattle and arable rotation thrive at Scottish Borders farm

Pedigree cattle breeding is a passion for the Hodge family, who believe their mixed farming system is key to their business success

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Emma and Andrew Hodge

The 110-cow Aberdeen-Angus herd at Rulesmains has enjoyed some considerable show success, and Andrew Hodge is a renowned breed judge. However, the 588-hectare (1,450-acre) unit near Duns in the Scottish...

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