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Young Farmer Focus - Amanda Watson: "As farmers, we should be proud of the good job we do in showcasing a competitive British product which is backed by high-quality assurance"

Amanda Watson, 25, sheep and beef farmer from North Yorkshire

Chris Brayford
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Amanda Watson said she is passionate about driving the growth and development of the agricultural sector
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Amanda Watson said she is passionate about driving the growth and development of the agricultural sector

I grew up on a 600 acre upland hill farm in Weardale, County Durham, with my parents and brothers; calving 200 suckler cows and lambing 750 ewes. From a young age, I learnt two things very quickly:...

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