International Women's Day: 'Do not be like others' - Christine Tacon on carving out a career in farming

To mark IWD 2025 (March 7), we speak to Christine Tacon, who has sat on various boards such as Red Tractor, about her defining moments and advice for other women in agriculture

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International Women's Day: 'Do not be like others' - Christine Tacon on carving out a career in farming

Christine Tacon is a well-known figure in the farming world, and although she is not directly from a farming background, she has worked her way up through various businesses and has had a seat at the table...

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