Young farmer focus: William Lea - 'We must secure a future for the next generation'

William Lea, 24, is a poultry farmer based at Church Stretton, Shropshire, and works for Lloyds Animal Feeds.

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Young farmer focus: William Lea - 'We must secure a future for the next generation'

William Lea, 24, is a poultry farmer based at Church Stretton, Shropshire, and works for Lloyds Animal Feeds. Upbringing My passion for poultry began while working on the family free range farm in...

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