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51AVÊÓÆµBusiness Innovation Show 2025: Future-proofing a priority for farmers looking to diversify

Future-proofing businesses in the face of a challenging political climate through on-farm diversification was one of the hot topics of discussion at this years' 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness Innovation (FBI)

Chris Brayford
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51AVÊÓÆµBusiness Innovation Show 2025: Future-proofing a priority for farmers looking to diversify

Farmers, landowners and rural businesses converged at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre on November 5 and 6 to engage with industry figures on ways to enhance and diversify their businesses' income....

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