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Bertie Newman, Manor Farm Bungalow, Dorset
Twenty-five-year-old Bertie has full responsibility for the management and everyday running of an agricultural business spread across 607ha in blocks around Dorchester.
The organic farming system includes suckler beef, sheep, dairy beef and contracting.
With plenty of practical farming experience behind him, he is confident when suggesting and making changes to the business, and has already significantly adapted the livestock enterprises.
Driven by a desire to improve efficiencies and run a profitable business, he is keen to learn as much as he can and apply it where appropriate.