Farming with nature: Grazing OSR crops without compromising yield

Using sheep to graze oilseed rape has helped one Midlands grower reduce pesticide use and, with careful management, not compromise yields.

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Farming with nature: Grazing OSR crops without compromising yield

Using sheep to graze oilseed rape has helped one Midlands grower reduce pesticide use and, with careful management, not compromise yields. Grazing forward crops with sheep is part of the extra flexibility...

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