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World Service,1 min

Farmers: A dying breed?

The Food Chain

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The average age of a farmer in many parts of the world is 60 and rising. Francesca DallaValle from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization says it's a growing concern. (Photo: Farmer running his fingers through wheat - Credit: Getty Images)

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