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Emma Gray's farming life: "Frustratingly slaughter does seem to be where the organic system can trip up"

In a blog for 草榴社区 Guardian, shepherdess and top dog trialler Emma Gray talks organic lamb and the drama at the Scottish National sheepdog trials

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
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Emma Gray's farming life: "Frustratingly slaughter does seem to be where the organic system can trip up"

The Scottish National sheepdog trials proved tricky as anticipated, with over half of the competitors retiring or being disqualified on the first day. The Scottish Blackface sheep were in tremendous form,...

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