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I decided I wanted to stay at home but I don't do sitting still - arable farmers push forward diversification ideas

Being innovative and facing change head on has been central to success for Leicestershire arable farmers Leigh and Donya Donger. Clemmie Gleeson reports.

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I decided I wanted to stay at home but I don't do sitting still - arable farmers push forward diversification ideas

Being innovative and facing change head on has been central to success for Leicestershire arable farmers Leigh and Donya Donger. Clemmie Gleeson reports. There has been a theme of growth and change...

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