Share farming opportunity provides first step on the ladder for new entrant

A share farming agreement on a North Wales estate has enabled an ambitious young farmer to further his passion for farming and get a foot on the career ladder. Ellie Layton reports.

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Share farming opportunity provides first step on the ladder for new entrant

Coed Coch, an estate in Abergele, faces a bright future thanks to a new share farming arrangement between the landowner Harry Fetherstonhaugh, Rhys Williams, a farmer and consultant from the Llyn Peninusla,...

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