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Duchess of Edinburgh champions farming during visit to Cumbria

Her Royal Highness recognised the strengths and struggles of the agricultural sector and rural communities

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 3 min read
Th Duchess of Edinburgh presents the keys for Whins Farm to its new tenants Aine Devlin, Kieran Milburn and their daughter Maeve.
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Th Duchess of Edinburgh presents the keys for Whins Farm to its new tenants Aine Devlin, Kieran Milburn and their daughter Maeve.

The Duchess of Edinburgh has celebrated the innovation and opportunity within the farming sector, as a series of engagements in Cumbria highlighted the opportunities for young people, sustainable food...

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