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New entrants turn to pig farming in search of food security

A passion for high-quality and locally sourced produce has seen Matt Silvester and Helen Freeman establish a herd of Saddleback pigs

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 7 min read
Helen Freeman and Matt Silvester.
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Helen Freeman and Matt Silvester.

With backgrounds in construction, finance and hospitality, first-generation farmers Matt Silvester and Helen Freeman began their journey into farming in 2020 after their shared passion for food security...

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