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"Without their help, we wouldn't still be in farming" – Rotherham dairy farmer looks to give back to Farming Community Network

Helen Smith has credited the charity with keeping the family in farming after losing their milk contract with only six weeks’ notice

Alex Black
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"Without their help, we wouldn't still be in farming" – Rotherham dairy farmer looks to give back to Farming Community Network

Following years of challenges on the family farm after being targeted by arsonists and multiple incidents of crime, a Rotherham dairy farm was pushed into turmoil when it lost its milk contract in February,...

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