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Careers special: Estate offers farmers opportunities, proving 'land does not need to be a barrier'

A group of farmers is inviting land-based businesses and start-ups onto their farms through an annual callout to pitch their ideas and grow together

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Careers special: Estate offers farmers opportunities, proving 'land does not need to be a barrier'

Access to funding, space and mentorship are often the key stumbling blocks for budding entrepreneurs in getting their ideas realised. But a group of farms and estates have come together to create a model...

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