From student to farm manager - 'If these periods of dry weather and high temperatures continue, we will have to adjust our practices'

James Richardson is the farm manager at Bishop Burton College. In his monthly blog, James will tell Farmers Guardian about helping to inspire the next generation.

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
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From student to farm manager - 'If these periods of dry weather and high temperatures continue, we will have to adjust our practices'

James Richardson is the farm manager at Bishop Burton College. In his monthly blog, James will tell Farmers Guardian about helping to inspire the next generation. Harvest finished in mid-August. Well,...

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