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Agroforestry hailed as 'growth industry' for farmers

Show's second year saw farmers, foresters and environmentalists come together to share the economic benefits of trees

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The Agroforestry Show brought farmers and environmentalists together to talk about the economic benefits of trees
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The Agroforestry Show brought farmers and environmentalists together to talk about the economic benefits of trees

Agroforestry is a ‘growing movement' which can bring greater resilience and business opportunities for farmers, visitors to recent event were told. Economic benefits Hosted by the Soil Association...

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