Sheep trade remains strong despite challenges

Supply and demand was the key driver of trade at marts this year. Tom Ryder takes a look back at 2024

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Tom Ryder takes a look back at 2024
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Tom Ryder takes a look back at 2024

Sheep sales have provided memorable moments for farmers across the calendar in 2024, with trade showing consistent strength throughout the year. Skipton Auction Mart's Ted Ogden said nothing more than...

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