Beet seed delays put a halt to drilling

A decent spell of spring weather has seen field work progress up and down the country. However, delays to sugar beet seed deliveries on-farm are holding up drilling for some growers.

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Beet seed delays put a halt to drilling

A decent spell of spring weather has seen field work progress up and down the country. However, delays to sugar beet seed deliveries on-farm as a result of awaiting the outcome of the Rothamsted Virus...

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