Young Farmer Focus: Olivia Richardson - "As far back as I can remember, my family has farmed for generations."

Olivia Richardson, near Darlington, on the North Yorkshire and Durham border, is vice-chair of the NFU Next Generation Forum.

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Young Farmer Focus: Olivia Richardson - "As far back as I can remember, my family has farmed for generations."

Olivia Richardson, near Darlington, on the North Yorkshire and Durham border, is vice-chair of the NFU Next Generation Forum. Background: As a former secondary school teacher, I am passionate about...

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