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Anglesey farmer known for creating easycare sheep breed has died

EasyCare Sheep founder Iolo Owen has passed away aged 92

Chris Brayford
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"I have had a long and interesting life during which I have made mistakes but hopefully I have not made them twice" (Pic: Morgan Owen)
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"I have had a long and interesting life during which I have made mistakes but hopefully I have not made them twice" (Pic: Morgan Owen)

Anglesey farmer and developer of a breed of sheep which did not need to be sheared has died aged 92. The EasyCare Sheep Society had confirmed the passing of its founder, Iolo Owen, on Tuesday (February...

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