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Countryside: Rare Breeds, The Mountains of Mourne, and Oysters in Bangor

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Rare Breeds, The Mountains of Mourne, and Oysters in Bangor

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Do rare breeds hold the key to climate change, and restoring the land in the Mournes. 

Do rare breeds hold the key to climate change, restoring the land in the Mournes after devastating wildfires, and an oyster nursery has been established at Bangor Marina. 

Do rare breeds hold the key to climate change and conservation management, restoring the land in the Mournes after devastating wildfires, and an oyster nursery has been established at Bangor Marina.
We find out about the plans to rid Rathlin Island of ferrets and brown rats, we hear from the Sheep Shearing Champion of the Balmoral Show, and Libby Clarke brings us the latest in agri news across the countryside.

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