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School pupils gain first-hand experience of farming through AgriFuture programme

Tractor driving, sheepdog training and butchery workshops were on the agenda for the students

Mia Willemsen
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Pupils gained experience working with a farm vet during the AgriFuture residential trip (Image by NFU)
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Pupils gained experience working with a farm vet during the AgriFuture residential trip (Image by NFU)

Pupils across the country gained insights into agriculture and food production during a five-day trip as part of the AgriFuture Scholarship Programme. The residential saw 43 pupils from Years 9...

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