In your field: Ian Garnett - "'If the theory proves correct, we are due some typical spring weather"

Firstly, I would like to wish a Happy New Year to all those reading this article. The dry weather break in early December felt like it was over within hours

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In your field: Ian Garnett - "'If the theory proves correct, we are due some typical spring weather"

Grazing the youngstock on kale has proved challenging with far from ideal conditions, however good fencing saved the day and, so far, we have managed to keep the local landscape gardeners on their winter...

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