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Diversification protects historic apple orchards at Herefordshire farm

With the traditional cider sector under pressure in the UK, Herefordshire farmer Paul Stephens is looking to keep the industry alive.

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 4 min read
"Hereford has a strong history of growing quality cider fruit, as our soil and topography are perfectly suited to growing top fruit. Because of this, we have access to a diverse selection of varieties, which gives our cider an edge."
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"Hereford has a strong history of growing quality cider fruit, as our soil and topography are perfectly suited to growing top fruit. Because of this, we have access to a diverse selection of varieties, which gives our cider an edge."

Future-proofing the farm business through diversification is helping a Herefordshire farmer protect and regenerate traditional apple orchards and keep the traditional practice alive in the UK. Paul...

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