Young farmer adapts dairy system to meet new regulatory and market requirements

A young dairy farmer’s bold future plans and willingness to adapt his milk production model to meet new regulatory and market requirements is helping to drive forward his family’s business forward. Debbie James reports.

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Young farmer adapts dairy system to meet new regulatory and market requirements

A young dairy farmers bold future plans and willingness to adapt his milk production model to meet new regulatory and market requirements is helping to drive forward his familys business forward. Debbie...

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