H&H launches new fund to support next generation of young farmers

For over 150 years, H&H has supported the farming sector. And the group is continuing to support farmers with applications being taken for its Rural Matters Bursary Fund to give young farmers in Cumbria a helping hand in their early careers

Chris Brayford
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Young farmers have a lot of challenges to face at the moment. But H&H is hoping to nurture the talent of the next generation of farmers with the launch of a new bursary.
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Young farmers have a lot of challenges to face at the moment. But H&H is hoping to nurture the talent of the next generation of farmers with the launch of a new bursary.

Applications have now opened for a new initiative which will support the next generation of young people to foster their skills, development and passion for farming. Harrison and Hetherington Group...

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