CAREERS: Agronomist works his way to the top and urges next gen to be 'excited' by change

A career in agronomy and business consultancy offers the perfect mix for Oli Pilbeam, as Tim Relf discovers

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VISIT NOW: Careers in Agriculture is Farmers Guardian's campaign aiming to highlight the opportunities within the sector There is no such thing as a quiet day for Oli Pilbeam. He splits his time between...

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