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Wiltshire sheep shearer makes switch to share milking in New Zealand

A former UK sheep shearer has made the move to New Zealand where he has recently been awarded the 2024 share farmer of the year award

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Kali Rangiawhia and Will Hinton
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Kali Rangiawhia and Will Hinton

Having spent most of his time travelling the world shearing sheep, UK-born Will Hinton has changed farming direction and is now milking cows on a share farming basis in New Zealand. Will, who farms...

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