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Agriculture
Carlisle is surrounded by high-grade farmland and has long been a market centre, so it is no surprise that agriculture-related companies feature strongly in the city's business life.
Two major auction marts are located in the region: Rosehill's Borderway Auction Mart (owned by Harrison & Hetherington) and Longtown Auction Mart (owned by Cumberland and Dumfriesshire Farmers' Mart).
Thousands of animals pass through the gates of these livestock auctions every day, representing the interests of many regional farmers.
Supporting Carlisle's agricultural businesses are machinery and feed companies, such as Rickerby's, Lloyds and West Cumberland Farmers (WCF).
Getting around...
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Carlisle has good road and railway networks and is within easy reach of several airports. By car there is the choice of three exits from the M6 motorway, while the train station serves four railway routes. More details...
Property...
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A broad portfolio of commercial properties for sale and rent is available throughout the whole district, ranging from large business/retail parks and industrial estates to city centre outlets and land. More details...
