From the editor: Lamb in the spotlight as sector enjoys sustained boost

As the year turns to its final third, the autumn sheep sales are starting with favourable prices which reflect the sector’s wider positivity.

Ben Briggs
Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as Farmers Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.
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From the editor: Lamb in the spotlight as sector enjoys sustained boost

As the year turns to its final third, the autumn sheep sales are starting with favourable prices which reflect the sector's wider positivity. And to think, this time last year many farmers were sweating...

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