How a mixed farm in the Shropshire Hills is embracing regenerative farming

A move to regenerative farming has been helped by adding livestock breeds, changing systems and making use of technology on a Shropshire farm

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When Chris Evans took on the role of contract farmer at the 283-hectare (700-acre) Myndtown Farm near Bishop's Castle more than four years ago, he knew his management would need to be significantly different...

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