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Young Farmer Focus - Alexandra Godfrey: "Everyone has a place in the rural sector"

Alexandra Godfrey, 21, is from Newbury in Berkshire. She has recently completed an Agricultural degree at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and has served as the establishment's president of the student union.

Chris Brayford
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"I continue to be inspired by and learn from those around me."
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"I continue to be inspired by and learn from those around me."

I am not from a traditional farming background. Instead, my interest in the land-based sector has developed exponentially during my time at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). Growing up in...

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