Young Farmer Focus - Jessica Stewart: "Coming together shows a stand of unity"

Jessica Stewart, 26, is a rural solicitor from Ferryhill, County Durham. She is also an NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassador

Chris Brayford
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"It has been a privilege to see the camaraderie from the whole industry, with support from the local mart, tractor dealers, land agents, and countless farmers and farming businesses. My message would be this: let's ensure that we support each other like this always, not just in a crisis."
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"It has been a privilege to see the camaraderie from the whole industry, with support from the local mart, tractor dealers, land agents, and countless farmers and farming businesses. My message would be this: let's ensure that we support each other like this always, not just in a crisis."

For the farming community, our day-to-day did not stop during the festivities. It was a time to come together, reflect and celebrate. In the midst of the current political upheaval, this is more...

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