Martin Kennedy: 'The best way to mitigate the effects of climate change is to make sure you buy your food locally'

On Monday night at our local Highland Perthshire NFU branch meeting we were treated to an entertaining and informative talk by our local butcher Rory McDonald of McDonald Bros, Pitlochry and Aberfeldy.

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Martin Kennedy: 'The best way to mitigate the effects of climate change is to make sure you buy your food locally'

On Monday night at our local Highland Perthshire NFU branch meeting we were treated to an entertaining and informative talk by our local butcher Rory McDonald of McDonald Bros, Pitlochry and Aberfeldy....

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