Young farmer focus: Mick Handley - 'I encourage anyone to gain experiences by working for others'

Mick Handley, 26, grew up on a hill farm in Slaidburn, Lancashire and is in partnership with his parents, running a herd of pedigree Belted Galloway cattle and 1,000 ewes.

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Young farmer focus: Mick Handley - 'I encourage anyone to gain experiences by working for others'

Mick Handley, 26, grew up on a hill farm in Slaidburn, Lancashire and is in partnership with his parents, running a herd of pedigree Belted Galloway cattle and 1,000 ewes. Background I grew up on...

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