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Scotland's beef herd set to shrink further but sheep flock could increase

2023-01-26T00:00:00

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NFU Scotland’s 2023 Intentions Survey, which closed earlier in January, has pointed to further shrinkage in Scotland’s beef sector, with many farmers reducing cow numbers alongside indications that some are replacing them with sheep.

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