How have two brothers improved efficiency on mixed arable and dairy farm in Hampshire?

Increasing efficiency on farm is a goal for farm businesses and for many building lean management practices and setting key performance indicators PIs is becoming more important

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Will and Jamie Butler

For Jamie and Will Butler, farmers at Whitewool Farm, Hampshire, resilience, sustainability, enjoyment, and profit are at the heart of their diversified farm business. Efficiency is particularly important...

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