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51AVÊÓÆµProfile: Decision to take farm in new directions pays off

The Drake family have worked hard to ensure their farm’s future. It is now a multifaceted farm business, where all members of the family are on board. Kate Chapman finds out more.

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51AVÊÓÆµProfile: Decision to take farm in new directions pays off

The Drake family have worked hard to ensure their farms future. It is now a multifaceted farm business, where all members of the family are on board. Kate Chapman finds out more. Robotic milkers, vending...

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