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Young farmer fulfils late uncle's wish by winning prestigious award

Chickwood Poultry's Lewis Thomas, from a fifth generation farming family in Wales, was recently named Carmarthenshire's Young Business Person of the Year

Chris Brayford
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Young farmer Lewish Thomas, Llannon, said: "I promised I would make him [my uncle] proud, and winning this award feels like the first step. I am passionate about keeping our family's farming legacy alive by creating a strong, diversified income stream."
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Young farmer Lewish Thomas, Llannon, said: "I promised I would make him [my uncle] proud, and winning this award feels like the first step. I am passionate about keeping our family's farming legacy alive by creating a strong, diversified income stream."

A young farmer from Wales has been recognised for his entrepreneurial skill and tenacious endeavours by winning a highly coveted business award, and he dedicated the achievement to a family member who...

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