'It gave me permission to set the business up for me' - Fresh thinking working on mixed farm

Tim May has made some big changes to the Kingsclere estate over the past decade, shifting from entirely arable to incorporate grassland and three livestock enterprises. Clemmie Gleeson finds out more.

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'It gave me permission to set the business up for me' - Fresh thinking working on mixed farm

Tim May has made some big changes to the Kingsclere estate over the past decade, shifting from entirely arable to incorporate grassland and three livestock enterprises. Clemmie Gleeson finds out more....

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