Herbal leys and mixed farming drive resilience on Wiltshire dairy

A long-established family farming business is proving that scale, sustainability and animal welfare can go hand in hand

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
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Nick and Lucy Tyler shifted their focus to create a more resilient business.
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Nick and Lucy Tyler shifted their focus to create a more resilient business.

Creating a resilient business in the face of climate volatility and market pressure was the central theme of a recent Germinal webinar, where Nick and Lucy Tyler shared how their family farm has evolved...

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