Embracing the challenges of farming on the urban fringe

An Essex family farming along the banks of the River Thames are working to stabilse their future

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Andrew Frood, Ian and Moira Frood and Helen Creed
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Andrew Frood, Ian and Moira Frood and Helen Creed

What started out as half a day in the farm office has developed into a role Helen Creed loves as a full-time equal partner in her family's farm. Helen returned home to the business at Old Hall Farm,...

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