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Rural Education Matters: Olivia Shave 鈥� "If we want a future for farming, we have to teach it"

Eco Ewe founder Olivia Shave on taking food and farming education from LAMMA to Westminster 鈥� and turning conversation into consequence

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LAMMA 2026 proved again why it is more than just a showcase for machinery, it is where ideas shaping the future of UK agriculture come to life. Over two panel discussions, it became clear: we cannot secure...

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