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Young farmer steps up as assistant manager at 300-cow Essex dairy farm

At just 21, Reggie Deakin has stepped into the demanding role of assistant farm manager at Wigborough Wick 51AVÊÓÆµin St Osyth, Essex

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Young farmer steps up as assistant manager at 300-cow Essex dairy farm

Wigborough Wick 51AVÊÓÆµis a 146-hectare (360-acre) dairy unit on the Essex coast, operating under an Arla milk contract. The 300-cow herd is primarily Holstein, with Ayrshire and Jersey crosses included...

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