In your field: Ian Garnett - 'I wonder about the value placed on food and on food security'

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In your field: Ian Garnett - 'I wonder about the value placed on food and on food security'

Its near the end of May and what a busy month it has been.Maize sowing went well as the cool, dry conditions created near perfect cultivation opportunities. However, we had to keep an eye on conditions...

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