At just 25, Herefordshire farmer Harry Davies has taken on a 900-acre Duchy of Cornwall tenancy, with Prince William as his landlord.
But securing the farm was no small undertaking, with Harry having to put together a detailed business plan, secure financial backing and convince his family that taking on such a major commitment was the right move.
In the latest episode of For Flock's Sake, Farmers Guardian's Tom Ryder and Ellie Layton visit Harry at Monkhall Farm to discuss how he secured the tenancy, his plans for the next 25 years and the challenges facing young farmers looking to expand.
How do you finance 900 acres at 25?
Harry, who farms alongside his parents and grandparents, is open about the support that has made the opportunity possible.
"I've never claimed to be a new entrant, and I'm not a new entrant," he said.
"I'm borrowing a shed load of money that I wouldn't be able to do if I didn't have their generations of work behind me."
He also reveals why he was more nervous about showing his business plan to his parents than to the bank manager.
Prince William, regenerative farming and advice for young farmers
Harry discusses meeting Prince William during a visit to the farm, describing the Prince of Wales as having a good understanding of farming and the changes planned for the tenancy.
The conversation also explores Harry's plans to introduce livestock, the balance between regenerative practices and food production, and why longer-term tenancies matter for the next generation.
And when asked what advice he would give other ambitious young farmers, Harry shares a memorable lesson from his former boss in Australia, whose farming business had grown to more than 32,000 acres.
Listen to the full episode of For Flock's Sake below.
