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Opinion: Racist and derogatory comments in farming need to be called out

After publishing an article on diversity, digital editor Emily Ashworth reflects on the mixed reaction

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Opinion: Racist and derogatory comments in farming need to be called out

When I tackle the topic of diversity, it is not something I do lightly. I am really passionate about inclusivity in all its forms, but I know as soon as I start writing these stories that there will...

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