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In your field: James Robinson - "At least I can pretend that I know how to grow something other than grass"

James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

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In your field: James Robinson - "At least I can pretend that I know how to grow something other than grass"

We are well-staffed this morning, so while Dad and Robert are getting on with milking, I have nipped back inside to write this column. Early morning is supposed to be the most productive time of the...

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