Careful planning needed before spring grassland work

Now is a good time to be assessing leys, but any improvements should be considered within the wider context of the farm

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Hayley Wellings
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Hayley Wellings

Now is a good time to be assessing leys, but any improvements should be considered within the wider context of the farm Do not base future grassland rejuvenation and variety decisions on last year's...

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