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Students proving their worth

Employing students is not just of benefit to the student, securing valuable experience to launch a career after graduation. Clemmie Gleeson speaks to an estate manager and farm owner who believe students bring welcome gains to their enterprises, and to the students who benefited from their commitment.

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Students proving their worth

More from #ThisIsAgriculture The employer: Jo Franklin, Kaiapoi Romneys Jo Franklin and Robert Hodgson started their Kaiapoi Romneys business in 2013 with 200 ewes and 24 hectares (60 acres) of rented...

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