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Proving profitable without funding 鈥� the mixed livestock farm spreading risk across enterprises in the Peak District

While many farms have sought to become more specialised, Martin and Alison Furness have chosen to spread the risk across their dairy, beef and sheep enterprises, and maintain a 'laser-sharp' commercial focus

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Left to right: Amy, Alison and Martin Furness.
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Left to right: Amy, Alison and Martin Furness.

Maintaining a laser-sharp focus on the bottom line while sticking to an approach they believe in has been the overarching strategy for the Furness family, who farm in the Peak District National Park...

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