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Uncertain future for Sark's only dairy farm

A lack of new tenant interest and heavy financial losses have forced Jason and Katherin Salisbury to quit their dairy farm on the island of Sark

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Jason Salisbury has decided to quit the dairy farm on the island of Sark
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Jason Salisbury has decided to quit the dairy farm on the island of Sark

A UK farmer that set up a new dairy farm on the island of Sark has decided to close the farm and not renew the tenancy following substantial financial loss. Back in 2021 Jason Salisbury and his wife...

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