Mark Ferguson#117 The Value of Improving Sheep Genetics – Mark Ferguson
Mark Ferguson is an Agricultural Geneticist specialised in sheep and other natural fibre animal breeds. Mark helps wool growers improve their flocks through genetics at his company NeXtGenAgri. Mark is also the host of the Head Shepherd podcast. On this show, Mark and Elisabeth talk sheep genetics and the importance of telling the wool story.
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NeXtGenAgri – https://www.nextgenagri.com/
Head Shepherd Podcast with Mark – https://www.nextgenagri.com/head-shepherd-podcast
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