Sheep special: Herbal leys offer future benefits

Introducing herbal leys onto arable land in Shropshire provides a myriad of benefits, not least being able to finish up to 1,000 store lambs a week. Sara Gregson finds out more.

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Sheep special: Herbal leys offer future benefits

Introducing herbal leys onto arable land in Shropshire provides a myriad of benefits, not least being able to finish up to 1,000 store lambs a week. Sara Gregson finds out more. After years of continuous...

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