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Expansion not an option for German dairy farm

Farming in harmony with local residents is important for the future of the farm run by the Gertenbach family

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Johannes Gertenbach
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Johannes Gertenbach

Growing populations and expanding towns and villages mean that in some cases residential areas are getting closer and closer to farms. While in some cases there can be conflict in terms of traffic disruptions...

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