Oxford Real Farming Conference kicks off with lessons from nature

Spirits are high at the Oxford Real Farming conference which kicked off today (January 8), as attendees began their morning with some light reflection and soulful singing

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Andy Dibben CREDIT: Hugh Warwick
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Andy Dibben CREDIT: Hugh Warwick

At the opening speeches, several farmers took to the stage tell us why we should take lessons from the dung beetle, oak trees, asparagus and the rain. Andy Dibben, head grower at Abbey Home Farm kick...

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