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Dalesbreds still tick all the boxes for family business

Dalesbred sheep have been the choice of the Fawcett family for generations but with the agricultural industry facing challenging times they believe the breed has much to offer present day farmers.

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Dalesbreds still tick all the boxes for family business

Chris Fawcett and his son Henry, run a flock of 400 ewes comprising of 300 Dalesbred, 50 Swaledales and 50 Texels, alongside their stone walling business. They farm just short of 405 hectares (1,000...

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