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Why one Northamptonshire farm switched to Beef Shorthorns in its suckler herd

The introduction of Beef Shorthorn genetics has brought multiple benefits to the Hankins family’s suckler herd

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Why one Northamptonshire farm switched to Beef Shorthorns in its suckler herd

Scotland Wood Farm, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, has been home to the Hankins family for more than 70 years and is now run by Ron and Gina, alongside their sons George and Bob and daughter Erica, with some...

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