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The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Inspirational diversification projects and a look at the opportunities in renewables

Farmers are known for being resilient and innovative entrepreneurs, and rural businesses are always thinking of new ways to diversify their farms

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Can solar and wind work on your farm?
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Can solar and wind work on your farm?

Farmers Guardian's news and business team discuss the best diversification projects they have reported on and look at the current landscape for new farm enterprises.

Bidwells' Chris Thyer is our special guest this week to discuss the opportunities and challenges for solar and wind on-farm.

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