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Why Hexham and Northern Marts is investing in the future of livestock markets

In this latest instalment of the Mart's the Heart: Standing the Test of Time series, supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell Data, Ellie Layton hears from the team at Hexham and Northern Marts about how they are driving the business forward

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock 鈥� 6 min read
Why Hexham and Northern Marts is investing in the future of livestock markets

Livestock auction marts are a vital cog in keeping the rural community turning, with around 130 active auction marts scattered across the UK. Nowhere is this more evident than in Northumberland,...

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