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Bake Off star wants to leave his mark on the family farm: "When the farm shop opens, that will be my biggest achievement"

Mike Greenwood-Wilkins captured the nation’s hearts on Great British Bake Off, and as the first farmer to appear on the popular TV show, he was able to showcase just how important this industry is. Emily Ashworth visits him to find out more

Emily Ashworth
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Bake Off star wants to leave his mark on the family farm: "When the farm shop opens, that will be my biggest achievement"

If you tuned into what is probably the country's most well-loved baking show, Great British Bake Off, back in 2024, you will have seen farmer Mike Greenwood-Wilkins flying the flag for British agriculture....

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