234 - The Future of Ryeland Sheep
Aug 18, 202635mEp. 229
In this episode I chat to forward-thinking Will Laurie about his move to Yorkshire and his dedication in taking the Ryeland sheep breed to new levels of commercial sheep production.
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Hosted by Andy Frazier · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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Podcast about all things to do with livestock showing, past and present, including interviews, discussions and general chitchat.
Andy Frazier hosts Toplines and Tales, a society show with 100 episodes published.
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