Three generations drive succession and growth at Wiltshire mixed farm

With changes to funding and support schemes, creating a profitable and evolving business which can continue through the generations is the aim for the Candy family

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Three generations drive succession and growth at Wiltshire mixed farm

Nestled in the village of Stanton St Quintin in Wiltshire is Leaze Farm, a family-owned business which runs three main enterprises – sheep, beef and arable. Currently employing three generations, succession...

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