The blind farmer: 'People may think that they do not treat people with a disability differently - but they do'

A blind farmer who fought hard to fulfil his ambition of working in the agricultural industry has now dedicated himself to helping young people with disabilities achieve the same. Emily Scaife finds out more.

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The blind farmer: 'People may think that they do not treat people with a disability differently - but they do'

A blind farmer who fought hard to fulfil his ambition of working in the agricultural industry has now dedicated himself to helping young people with disabilities achieve the same. Emily Scaife finds out...

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