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A life well lived: Welsh stalwart reflects on lifetime in the industry

Welsh farming stalwart, Tom Evans, reflects on a life dedicated to farming. Gaina Morgan visits him to hear about how determination and a love for his family has helped him through

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Known affectionately as the voice of Welsh shearing, and well-respected across the UK and around the world, Tom Evans says life for today's farming youngsters is more difficult than ever. Yet, here is...

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