Study reveals skills and housing concerns for rural youth

Young farmers are concerned the Covid-19 pandemic will affect their long-term prospects and feel pessimistic about future opportunities to live and work in rural areas, a study has found.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Study reveals skills and housing concerns for rural youth

Young farmers are concerned the Covid-19 pandemic will affect their long-term prospects and feel pessimistic about future opportunities to live and work in rural areas, a National Federation of Young Farmers'...

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