Converting livestock to arable land is a 'non-starter'

Predicted increased rainfall means an arable conversion is ‘unlikely’ for livestock farmers in current predominantly livestock regions.

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Converting livestock to arable land is a 'non-starter'

The chances of successfully growing winter wheat on livestock grazing land could be as little as 28 per cent in the south west of England, according to research by Rothamsted Research and SRUC. The...

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