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Young beef and sheep farmers thriving on Northumberland contract farm

After eight months together, a couple decided it was sink or swim as they took on a contract farming agreement in Northumberland

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
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Young beef and sheep farmers thriving on Northumberland contract farm

Until 18 months ago, Will Riddington and Katie Andrews were two Southern settlers, with a dream of farming in their own right, but the capital required and local land prices made it unviable. However,...

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