Addition of a dairy herd to Derbyshire farm adds value to the business

A traditional approach to dairy farming is paying off for a first generation tenant farmer. Chloe Palmer went to meet him

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Anita and Richard Toon

Richard Toon admits his dairy knowledge and experience dates back 40 years but he believes this has paved the way for a sustainable farm business. He says: "Progress is always viewed as a positive but...

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