Bishop Burton College farm boosts students' education

The farm at Bishop Burton College has to operate as a commercially viable enterprise but also provide opportunities for hands on learning for students

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Bishop Burton College farm boosts students' education

The Bishop Burton College farm, based on the campus in the East Yorkshire village of the same name, is continually evolving and embracing new technology and innovation in order both to improve efficiency...

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