Radical changes on Cornish dairy farm bring in universal benefits

Through regenerative practices, Ben Richards has been able to remove every input from his dairy farm; a radical step for some, but one he believes is right for the future

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Radical changes on Cornish dairy farm  bring in universal benefits

Middle Trelan Farm sits on the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula, the most southerly point of Britain. Nestled between moorland and cliff tops, the 109-hectare (270-acre) farm is home to 170 cows, milked...

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