Peak District farmer champions rare White Park cattle bloodlines

From a career in accountancy to a passion for conserving Britain's oldest breed of cattle, we hear how one farm is leading the way in the renaissance of the White Park

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Henry and Julie Rusch, Broad Ecton Farm
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Henry and Julie Rusch, Broad Ecton Farm

When Henry Rusch bought himself a Peak District farm for his 50th birthday present in 2008, little did he know that it would lead him to an all absorbing passion for a rare breed of cattle. On first...

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