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Food and farming heroes recognised in New Year Honours list

Numerous food and farming heroes have been recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours list.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 5 min read
Food and farming heroes recognised in New Year Honours list

Numerous food and farming heroes have been recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours list. Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) vice chairwoman, Di Wastenage, was awarded an MBE for her...

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