Backbone of Britain: 'It is crucial to influence young people towards careers in or supportive of farming'

Biochemist, farmer and mother of four Cheryl Reeves is on a mission to showcase the wide range of opportunities agriculture has to offer. Gaina Morgan finds out more.

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Backbone of Britain: 'It is crucial to influence young people towards careers in or supportive of farming'

Biochemist, farmer and mother of four Cheryl Reeves is on a mission to showcase the wide range of opportunities agriculture has to offer. Gaina Morgan finds out more. In April this year Cheryl Reeves...

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