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The initiative that is opening doors to the dairy industry

Inspired by the New Zealand share farming system, Farming Partners is helping young farmers and new entrants get into the dairy industry by establishing joint ventures with landowners

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Farming Partners creates joint  ventures between landowners  and people looking for an  opportunity to farm.
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Farming Partners creates joint ventures between landowners and people looking for an opportunity to farm.

Founded by Brendan and Maureen Muldowney and the Beattie family, Farming Partners was established 14 years ago while they were trying to realise their own dreams in dairy farming. Today the initiative...

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