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Young dairy farmer shapes family's Welsh farm

Running a housed dairy herd can be expensive but by maximising every cubicle place a Welsh family farm is protecting its profit margins

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Every cow in the pedigree Deri herd at Derimoelion near Carmarthen must earn her place. In return for good nutrition, a comfortable environment and superb stockmanship, the 500 Holsteins are expected...

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