Monday 11 December, 2023

Young Farmer Focus - Rebecca Smith: "People will always need food, and this will become increasingly prominent amid global climate change. Food security will become an even bigger issue than it already is."

Rebecca Smith, 22, is a dairy farmer from Brampton in Cumbria 

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Rebecca Smith said she is optimistic about the future of British agriculture
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Rebecca Smith said she is optimistic about the future of British agriculture

Life growing up on a dairy farm in Cumbria was fantastic. I spent a lot of time outdoors and always had something to keep me busy. I am involved in many different aspects of the farm, including...

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