Taking over the farm allows next gen to introduce new breed and focus on regenerative system

Coming home to farm has allowed Anna Blumfield to drive the business in a different direction. Emily Ashworth finds out more

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Taking over the farm allows next gen to introduce new breed and focus on regenerative system

Anna Blumfield was brought up at Deersbrook Farm in Braintree, Essex, and it has always held a special place in her heart. The interest — and her entrepreneurial spirit — has been there from the start....

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