In your field: Thomas Carrick - 'Cattle are near calving and sheep are in good condition'

As we head into the new year, it is clear what is on the menu - more of the same. The pandemic is moving at a sobering pace and keeping us all doing what we’ve been getting used to; staying home and getting on with it.

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In your field: Thomas Carrick - 'Cattle are near calving and sheep are in good condition'

As we head into the new year, it is clear what is on the menu - more of the same. The pandemic is moving at a sobering pace and keeping us all doing what we've been getting used to; staying home and getting...

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