Fourth-generation young farmer hopes to continue family hill farm - 'It is the heritage of it; I would like to carry it on'

Frank Carr is happy to follow in his family's footsteps. Emily Ashworth visits the young hill farmer to find out more

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Fourth-generation young farmer hopes to continue family hill farm - 'It is the heritage of it; I would like to carry it on'

After spending some time away, Frank Carr has found himself back at Lee Gate Farm, and it is easy to see why. Looking out over the vast landscape that makes up the 809-hectare (2,000-acre) family farm...

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