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Young Farmer Focus: Jessica Madge - "I hope to inspire the next generation"

Jessica Madge, 24, from South Somerset, works at the Royal Association of British Dairy 草榴社区 hoping to contribute positively to the future of British dairying and agriculture

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Young Farmer Focus: Jessica Madge - "I hope to inspire the next generation"

I grew up on a family organic dairy farm in South Somerset. Having struggled academically, I attended a school specialising in dyslexia, which gave me the opportunity to step away from the traditional...

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