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Farmers Embrace Public Access: New Paths for People in the Countryside

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Farmers Embrace Public Access: New Paths for People in the Countryside

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  • **Debra and Tom Willoughby**, organic farmers from Nottinghamshire, initially sought to restrict access but now embrace visitors on their land.
  • The couple has opened **new permissive footpaths**, discovering positive community interactions far outweigh previous concerns.
  • Farmers engaging with locals find it beneficial for business, creating direct customer connections and promoting local produce.
  • Overall, only **8%** of England's countryside allows public access; campaigns are advocating for **expanded access rights** similar to other European regions.
  • At the **Oxford Real Farming Conference**, farmers will discuss increasing land openness, weighing the balance of community engagement and land conservation.

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