Pedigree Limousins add value for Yorkshire Dales farming family

The Amsden family who farm near Hawes have looked to the British Limousin breed to help improve the quality and profitability of their hill farming enterprise

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Left to right: David, Esther (5), Elizabeth (3) and Samantha Amsden.
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Left to right: David, Esther (5), Elizabeth (3) and Samantha Amsden.

The Amsden family, who farm near Hawes, have looked to the British Limousin breed to help improve the quality and profitability of their hill farming enterprise. Katie Fallon reports. In the heart...

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