Episode 7: To market, to market!
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It’s loud, it’s fast, and when the auctioneer begins his call you’ve got to have your wits about you!  I accompanied Mary Howlett of Going Native to the Newtown St Boswell’s mart on one of her regular missions to buy native breed cattle. We experience the raw energy of the mart, discuss the importance of traditional breeds and animal welfare, and why these are vital in creating the tastiest steak.  Thank you to: Mary Howlett of Going Native, Hawick The Newtown St Boswells Mart  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Produced & Presented by Charlotte Maberly Music by Iain Fraser from his album Koterana - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  This podcast was founded by the Borders Good Food Partnership with support from Abundant Borders.
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