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Farm donates Jersey cows to 'enhance' the farming experience for students

Barnsley College said it plans to involve local farmers and experts in the agricultural industry to collaborate further to enhance students learning

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Barnsley College agriculture student Emily Hanson with one of the Jersey cows
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Barnsley College agriculture student Emily Hanson with one of the Jersey cows

A South Yorkshire farm business has donated Jersey calves to boost an agricultural education programme's offering to students. Tyres Hall Farm, part of the the Longley Farm dairy business, has gifted...

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