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Most will know Tom Youngs from his performance on the rugby pitch, but farming has always been the end goal. Having enjoyed 17 years playing sport, much has changed in agriculture since his return. In this episode, he talks about farming partnerships, SFI, the Government and his passion for helping consumers learn about the industry.

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