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Regen special: Estate allows tenant farmers to thrive through new business model

Inspired by people he has met along his farming journey, Dan Smith has taken on a new venture and is hoping he can help others do the same. Emily Ashworth finds out more

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
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Regen special: Estate allows tenant farmers to thrive through new business model

People are at the heart of all Dan Smith does, whether that is welcoming them on-farm or through his consultancy business helping farmers change their practices. As a Nuffield Scholar looking at how...

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