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Young Farmer Focus - Robert Machin: "Forage is the foundation of a successful system"

Robert Machin, 20, strongly encourages anyone thinking about taking a placement in the feed and nutrition sector to go for it

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Robert Machin, 20, from Hemyok Devon
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Robert Machin, 20, from Hemyok Devon

I am currently in my third year at Harper Adams University studying BSc (Hons) Agri-Business Management, and I am on placement with Crediton Milling Company training to become a ruminant specialist...

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