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Industry profile - Magnus Brown: "One of our industry's biggest strengths is that there is no single route in"

Last year, Magnus Brown was awarded NFYFC Young Farmer of the Year. A trainee solicitor by day, alongside working on the farm, Ellie Layton explores his journey in the industry so far.

Ellie Layton

Livestock Specialist

17 January 2026 鈥� 5 min read

A wise head on young shoulders, 22-year-old, Magnus Brown shares why adopting a 鈥榶es' attitude to every opportunity has helped him in his career so far. Q: What is your background? A:...

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