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8 John Murray (Crossflatt) - Life of a hill farmer, having a disaster in the sale ring and knowing when to retire
8 John Murray (Crossflatt) - Life of a hill farmer, having a disaster in the sale ring and knowing when to retire
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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Dec 31, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Join Iona and Cammy as they sit down with John Murray of Crossflat Farm, Muirkirk. John is Iona's long suffering father and is hugely respected within the blackface sheep breed and the wider farming community.
In this podcast we discuss his life as a hill farmer, his first big break selling rams, the wonders of the Blackface ewe and deciding when to retire.
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In this podcast we discuss his life as a hill farmer, his first big break selling rams, the wonders of the Blackface ewe and deciding when to retire.
Thanks to our sponsor for this episode - Kids Too, Cumnock
Visit their website - www.kidstoo.co.uk
Support the Podcast here -
Buy us a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fedbyfarmers
Clothing Brand - www.fedbyfarmers.co.uk
Released:
Dec 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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