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1 million young people not in Employment, Education or Training - could farming be the answer? - Big Debate ep16

Meet the Farmers by RuralPod Media

Jun 12, 202600:45:11Business

In the latest Big Debate episode Sophie and Ally discuss the recent Milburn report into young people and work. With over a million 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training, could farming be part of the an...

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