Drought forces young farmer to sell flock

Farmer shuts down meat-box business as weather extremes and lack of Government support take their toll

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Lucie Trapp has quit her sheep business owing to drought
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Lucie Trapp has quit her sheep business owing to drought

A young farmer has said she has been forced to sell her flock and shut down her business following the recent heatwave. Kent-based livestock owner Lucie Trapp said consistent temperatures above 30O...

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