NZ Vet's View - Rory Dean: "Some farmers have seen a drop in pasture quality"

This month, New Zealand vet, Rory Dean discusses the silage season, an increase in spending at some of his farms, and his sporting endeavours

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Rory Dean.

It often strikes me just how talented the people I work with are. There's something about rural, farming people that never ceases to amaze me. Not only are they very competent in their work, but...

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