Farm Profile: New entrant takes every opportunity and finds farming success

With no immediate farming background, Ernie Richards has worked hard to get where he is. Barry Alston finds out more about his farming journey so far.

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Farm Profile: New entrant takes every opportunity and finds farming success

With no immediate farming background, Ernie Richards has worked hard to get where he is. Barry Alston finds out more about his farming journey so far. A passion for the farming industry you rarely...

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