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Northern Ireland farmer makes his mark in Beltex breed

A familiar name at the top of most Beltex sale reports is Matt Burleigh, a young farmer who has paved his way in the breed after starting from scratch. Ellie Layton reports.

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Northern Ireland farmer makes his mark in Beltex breed

Having an eye for quality sheep and a solid business mind has proved a success for Matt Burleigh who farms near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, with his fiancee Rachel, mother Margaret and father William...

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