Farming Matters: "There are steps we can take as farmers to influence farm profitability"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Caroline Millar, who grows malting barley, oats, and wheat on the family farm in Angus, as well as producing Scotch Beef and Scotch lamb. She is also sector lead for Scottish Agritourism

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Farming Matters: "There are steps we can take as farmers to influence farm profitability"

Following completion of a Nuffield Farming Scholarship, you have the option of joining various different groups, everything from dairy to poultry and cereals. Matt Swain, a 2002 scholar, has been instrumental...

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