Running a dairy farm on the Isle of Man

28-11-2024 | |
Running a dairy farm on the Isle of Man
In 2014, together with his wife Sarah, Carl launched their Aalin Dairy business. Photos: Aalin Dairy Farm
Starting a dairy farm on the Isle of Man was a goal Carl Huxham set himself over 10 years ago, and one the former accountant achieved by keeping things simple. Back in 2006, just a year after graduating with a business degree, Carl purchased 85 acres of land to run a suckler herd on, alongside his day job as an accountant. In 2007, with the help of a £20,000 young farmers startup grant, Carl was able to build the first shed that now houses the parlour. That heralded the foundations of what i


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