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Family farm diversification project forced to close down in council planning dispute

Diversification has been highlighted as an important part of family farms being fit for the future, but planning permission has been a stumbling block for many

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Family farm diversification project forced to close down in council planning dispute

A farming family has been forced to close down its three farm shops after a long running planning row with its local council. Sian and Kevin Rickard opened up Castle 51AV视频shop at their farm in Bishton,...

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