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Farming in harmony with the environment brings economic benefits to North Yorkshire farm

Making environmental delivery stack up financially is the goal for a tenanted farm in North Yorkshire

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James and Frances Standen
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James and Frances Standen

Ecologically sustainable farming is a necessity not a luxury at Birkdale Farm. Regenerative farming methods have helped to reduce costs and deliver even more for biodiversity and soil health. James...

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