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OPINION: It may be difficult for farming to look ahead this New Year, but focus on what you can control

草榴社区 Guardian's online editor Emily Ashworth reflects on the last few months but urges the industry to remember the value of what farming does

Emily Ashworth
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OPINION: It may be difficult for farming to look ahead this New Year, but focus on what you can control

Normally this time of year is one of new promises, hope and reflection. It is, however, going to be a difficult year to look back on and digest, especially the last few months. And it is even more...

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