In Your Field: Kate Rowell - 'I firmly believe that trees can be integrated into many farming businesses'

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In Your Field: Kate Rowell - 'I firmly believe that trees can be integrated into many farming businesses'

Lambing and calving are over (for better or worse), the barley is safely in the ground and growing well, grass is shooting up ready for silage in a few weeks, and stock look relaxed and content in the...

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