Money and access to land blocking new farming talent

A survey found almost three quarters of young farmers said it was ‘difficult or impossible to get into farming'

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Money and access to land blocking new farming talent

National Federation Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) warns UK farming could miss out on a ‘generation of talent' if barriers such as access to finance and land are not addressed. The NFYFC's vice chair...

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