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One third of farmers fear children will let farm die, says new poll

Study shows farmers worry their children 'lack the skills, experience, or interest' needed to continue

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Farmers fear the next generation may harm the future of the farm
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Farmers fear the next generation may harm the future of the farm

One in three farmers said they were worried their business would fail if handed over to their children, according to a new poll. A further 42% expressed concern their children may sell the family business...

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