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Careers special: Q&A with The Blind Farmer - "There is difficulty in understanding what true diversity and inclusion means"

Mike Duxbury, the blind farmer who established the Inclusive Farm, wants to open farming's doors to all

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Mike runs The Inclusive 51AVÊÓÆµwith Ness Shillito
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Mike runs The Inclusive 51AVÊÓÆµwith Ness Shillito

Q: What do you consider to be the main barriers when it comes to welcoming people into agriculture? A: I think the main barrier is the perception of disabled people's capabilities; an assumption that...

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