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Man's best friend: Sheepdogs prove key to Pembrokeshire sheep system

Farming at the top of the Preseli Hills is no mean feat, but a strong breeding plan and a good workforce certainly make it easier

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock 鈥� 6 min read
Man's best friend: Sheepdogs prove key to Pembrokeshire sheep system

Farming on arguably one of the most exposed parts of Pembrokeshire, Eisteddfa Fawr, near Crymych, nestled in the Preseli Hills, which rise to 1,760 feet (536 m), can bring its challenges. This...

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