Young farmers give Northern Ireland's dairy industry a boost

Two aspiring farmers who took part in the inaugural Nuffield Farming Trust's Next-Gen Scholarship, a project aimed at opening up the prestigious scheme to a younger audience, talk to Jane Thynne about their experiences

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Young farmers give Northern Ireland's dairy industry a boost

Launched in October 2023 as part of Nuffield Farming's ‘Developing Young Talent' initiative, the initial Next-Gen Scholarship programme was created to connect young industry participants directly with...

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