Farming matters: Abi Reader - 'We need to feel part of a rural team now more than ever'

In October I stood in a room full of 800 farmers and rural businesses at Farmers Guardian’s British Farming Awards and watched Sheena Horner step onto the stage and accept the Farming Hero honour.

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Farming matters: Abi Reader - 'We need to feel part of a rural team now more than ever'

In October I stood in a room full of 800 farmers and rural businesses at Farmers Guardian's British Farming Awards and watched Sheena Horner step onto the stage and accept the Farming Hero honour. She...

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