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County farms provide boost for council and new entrants

Staffordshire County Council has paid tribute to its tenant farmers after revealing its 63 farm businesses had returned £734,000 in net income to the council

Alex Black
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County farms provide boost for council and new entrants

Council farms cover around 6,500 acres and have been also praised for supporting local food production, rural businesses, and jobs across Staffordshire. According to the council, five new tenants have...

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