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Young Farmer Focus - Ellie Scovell: "I am proud to be the first farmer in my family"

Ellie Scovell, 24, is originally from Alton in Hampshire. She is a first generation farmer running a beef and calf unit in Upavon, Wiltshire.

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Ellie Scovell said: "I feel so proud to be part of this wonderful industry."
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Ellie Scovell said: "I feel so proud to be part of this wonderful industry."

I feel so proud to be part of this wonderful industry. In equal measure, I am proud to be the first farmer in my family as well. At school, I was obsessed with horses and always thought I would work...

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