In your field: James Robinson - 'we need more farmers, not less, and the energy of new entrants'

We have been playing musical farm buildings the past week or two.

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In your field: James Robinson - 'we need more farmers, not less, and the energy of new entrants'

We have been playing musical farm buildings the past week or two. It is much like the musical village hall party game of our youth, but instead of walking in rushed circles looking for a spare chair,...

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