Upland farming around the world: How farmers in Japan keep to traditions whilst incorporating technology

In a new video series, Farmers Guardian's In Your Field blogger Dan Jones is exploring the future of upland farming around the world for his extended international scholarship with the Nuffield International Global Focus programme

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Upland farming around the world: How farmers in Japan keep to traditions whilst incorporating technology

Welsh farmer Dan Jones is currently travelling the world to research upland farming and its place in the future. Japan Culture has a huge impact on upland farming in Japan, according to Dan Jones,...

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