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Future role of family farms in focus

With the future of family farms a key concern, Harper Adams’ Dr Richard Byrne takes a look at the role they could have to play. Jonathan Wheeler reports

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Future role of family farms in focus

Family farms could either play a key role in the industry's future or be wiped out, in different scenarios between now and 2040. Those are among the conclusions of a study of the issue led by Dr Richard...

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