Native breed proves to be commercially viable

Ensuring the breed is relevant to today’s market is key to the success of Alastair Gibson’s pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd. Katie Fallon reports.

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Native breed proves to be commercially viable

Ensuring the breed is relevant to todays market is key to the success of Alastair Gibsons pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd. Katie Fallon reports. After working on farms in Scotland and gamekeeping on the...

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