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Young Farmer Focus - Tom Kirk: "Lucy was such a special person"

Tom writes about how the farming community in Cumbria came together last month to remember his sister Lucy who died from cancer

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Tom Kirk, 21, is an agricultural mechanic at Carr's Billington Tractor Emporium in Penrith.
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Tom Kirk, 21, is an agricultural mechanic at Carr's Billington Tractor Emporium in Penrith.

Farming has always played an important role in my life. I was born into it. Being part of the agricultural community is something I am really proud of. READ NOW: Over 100 tractors lead festive...

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