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Young farmer focus: Marcus Doig - 'Staffing is one of my biggest challenges'

Marcus Doig, 27, graduated from Harper Adams University after spending a year in industry learning all aspects of modern dairy farming. He now manages a family owned 243-hectare dairy in Somerset, milking 300 cows. 

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Young farmer focus: Marcus Doig - 'Staffing is one of my biggest challenges'

Marcus Doig, 27, graduated from Harper Adams University after spending a year in industry learning all aspects of modern dairy farming. He now manages a family owned 243-hectare dairy in Somerset, milking...

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