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'Sheep play a vital role' - NFU unveils vision to build thriving sheep sector

The Supporting British Sheep Farming report was launched by the NFU at Devon County Show

Alex Black
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'Sheep play a vital role' - NFU unveils vision to build thriving sheep sector

Retaining all castration and tail docking methods on lambs from zero to seven days old, plus including livestock in the Environment Land Management (ELM) schemes, are just some of the actions Government...

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