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LEAF leads tributes to founder David Richardson OBE following his death at 88

Industry salutes 'visionary' farmer who championed sustainability

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LEAF has paid tribute to its founder David Richardson OBE who has passed away. Credit: LEAF
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LEAF has paid tribute to its founder David Richardson OBE who has passed away. Credit: LEAF

Tributes from across the farming sector have been pouring in for farmer, writer, broadcaster and founder of LEAF, David Richardson OBE who passed away this week aged 88. Mr Richardson began his working...

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