Young Farmer Focus - Megan Beswick: "The next generation are going to be the backbone of this fantastic industry"

Staffordshire young farmer Megan Beswick discusses her time at Harper Adams University, why opportunities in agriculture must be seized upon, and her career aspirations

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Megan Beswick said: "There are many opportunities across various sectors and, as an industry, we need to find that talent to fill these roles."
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Megan Beswick said: "There are many opportunities across various sectors and, as an industry, we need to find that talent to fill these roles."

I had never taken an interest in agriculture growing up. However, my parents had urged me to attend a Young Farmers' Club in order to make new friends locally. At the time, I was unaware this would go...

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