How installing a flexible water system can maximise use of pasture

Access to sufficient fresh water is often the first limiting factor to grazing pasture, but the availability of new kit and know-how means most fields can be watered. Sara Gregson reports.

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How installing a flexible water system can maximise use of pasture

Access to sufficient fresh water is often the first limiting factor to grazing pasture, but the availability of new kit and know-how means most fields can be watered. Sara Gregson reports. A good water...

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