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Changing systems and breeds creates better work-life balance for Shropshire farmer

Beef and sheep producer Duncan Bennett has increased business profitability and reduced his working hours by switching from a fairly intensive system, to a low-input regime

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Changing systems and breeds creates better work-life balance for Shropshire farmer

Motivated by spiralling costs and a drive to reduce his reliance on support payments, Duncan Bennett has reduced his inputs by an estimated 70-80% at The Firs, near Minsterley, Shropshire. Radical new...

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