Young farmer focus: Ben Gratton - I wanted to expand my knowledge in sectors I had limited experience in'

Ben Gratton, 18, is from a dairy, beef and sheep farm outside of Buxton in Derbyshire. He is currently working on a dairy and arable farm in Shropshire as part of his level 3 advanced technical extended diploma in agriculture at Reaseheath College.

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Young farmer focus: Ben Gratton - I wanted to expand my knowledge in sectors I had limited experience in'

Ben Gratton, 18, is from a dairy, beef and sheep farm outside of Buxton in Derbyshire. He is currently working on a dairy and arable farm in Shropshire as part of his level 3 advanced technical extended...

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