Student who has 'always wanted to be a farmer' is awarded prestigious bursary

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Student who has 'always wanted to be a farmer' is awarded prestigious bursary

An agriculture student who has wanted to be a farmer all his life has been awarded this year鈥檚 prestigious John Innes Foundation Bursary聽which supports young people starting their farm management and crop production careers.

Ashleigh Ellwood

10 March 2023 鈥� 3 min read

Student who has 'always wanted to be a farmer' is awarded prestigious bursary

An agriculture student who has wanted to be a farmer all his life has been awarded this years prestigious John Innes Foundation Bursary which supports young people starting their farm management and crop...

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