Evolving and diversifying ensures success for Nottinghamshire family business

A great team is behind the success and longevity of Hall Farm, which has been in the Hardstaff family for more than 300 years and nine generations. Ruth Wills reports

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Evolving and diversifying ensures success for Nottinghamshire family business

Just outside the city of Nottingham lies Hall Farm, sprawling across 809 hectares. Adapting and diversifying has ensured the it remains as relevant today as it was in the 1700s. It has seen quite the...

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