Young new entrant couple build farming business - "We want to prove that you do not need to be born into [farming] to belong in it"

After finding a passion for the industry, young couple Holly Zeidler and Adam Broomhead have carved out their own path. Emily Ashworth finds out more

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
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Adam Broomhead and Holly Zeidle
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Adam Broomhead and Holly Zeidle

Showcasing that you can farm no matter what your background is something Holly Zeidler and Adam Broomhead are keen to do. Based in Sheffield, south Yorkshire, neither come from farming backgrounds, but...

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