Are Contract Farming Agreements The Future For Young Farmers? Will Riddington and Katie Andrews | For Flock's Sake Ep4

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<p>Getting your foot on the farming ladder in the modern day can be a tricky business. However, one young couple turned their life upside down to make it work.</p><p>In this episode of <em>For Flock’s Sake</em>, the <em>Farmers Guardian</em> podcast championing young voices in farming, hosts Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder sit down with Will Riddington and Katie Andrews, who relocated from southern England to Northumberland after securing a Contract Farming Agreement (CFA) at Halton Red House Farm, near Hexham, to turn their dream of farming into a reality.</p><p>From balancing the books and getting to grips with farming in a new area to establishing a pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd, Will and Katie share how a CFA gave them the opportunity to farm without the burden of a mortgage and a limited amount of capital.</p><p>Got a question, topic or guest suggestion? Get in touch at <a href='mailto:FGsocials@agriconnect.com'><b>FGsocials@agriconnect.com</b></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>