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20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

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'You cannot beat a Beltex for carcase': Inside a Cumbrian farm's breeding strategy

Striving to continue to add value to their mixed livestock enterprise, Cumbrian farmers Will and Gillian Sedgley value the Beltex for prime lamb production

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The Sedgley family
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The Sedgley family

An eye for detail and a close watch on cost of production is central to the business model for Will and Gillian Sedgley. In the 12 years since taking on their first farm tenancy, the couple have continued...

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