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Recognising the value of rare and native breeds

In what has been a challenging and disruptive year for farming, the promotional and conservation work of Rare Breeds Survival Trust has had some notable achievements.

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Recognising the value of rare and native breeds

Although input costs for rare breeds are generally lower, and quality produce sells at premium prices, disease restrictions have interrupted national breeding programmes – although there have still been...

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