Importance of native breeds in post-CAP countryside

The annual barometer of native livestock breed numbers, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s watchlist, has been released.But what could some of these breeds could offer UK agriculture in the future?

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Importance of native breeds in post-CAP countryside

The annual barometer of native livestock breed numbers, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's watchlist, has been released. Katie Jones looks at what some of these breeds could offer UK agriculture in the future....

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