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Black-grass success strategy highlighted in a challenging year

Lessons learned from a difficult year have proven the value in keeping chemistry retained in the soil for as long as possible.

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Black-grass success strategy highlighted in a challenging year

Last season was one that ‘kept on giving', and not in a good way, reflects Leicestershire farm manager Keith Challen. For many farmers, the unpredictable weather led to later-than-ideal drilling dates,...

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