'It's a business that needs a boost from kids coming through to take over and not just leaving the older generation. up at the farm and I think it's really important to get youngsters in farming,' said Ms Lawrence. 'She's very dedicated - she's loved to learn. Her mother Hannah Lawrence, 48, who works in marketing, said while her daughter's love of farming had been unexpected, she was impressed by how she had taken on such a responsible role. When you're all done, they're out in the field and they're all growing,' she said. 'You see them all out in the field - that's the nicest feeling. She said although it could be physically demanding, it was fulfilling to deliver healthy lambs and assist them with feeding from their mother straight away. Libby said she got an immense amount of satisfaction from working with the 500-strong flock, and while the job was not for the 'faint-hearted', she would recommend it.

'I've surrounded myself with a good group of mates - I go to Young Farmers, so everyone's got the same interests.'

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