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Ag in my Land: Texas is the land of cattle, but sheep are increasingly playing a key role on farm

In the fourth and final part of his report from an AHDB-led export trip to Dallas, Texas, Ben Briggs speaks to the woman behind the Poetry Dorpers flock and finds out more about America鈥檚 small but vibrant sheep industry.

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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Lauri has found a niche market for her flock
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Lauri has found a niche market for her flock

Think of the vast plains of Texas and you probably picture cattle as being the main form of livestock. And you would be right: America is the land of the beef animal and in the Lone Star State it is...

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