Dairy Talk: Gemma Smale Rowland - 'The grass left behind was a cattle farmer's worst nightmare, particularly when we know our feedstocks are tight for winter'

As you read this we will have closed the door on another year. As we sit back and reflect on 2022, it is clear it was a year where once again the rollercoaster that was the weather played a significant and challenging role across all agricultural sectors.

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Dairy Talk: Gemma Smale Rowland - 'The grass left behind was a cattle farmer's worst nightmare, particularly when we know our feedstocks are tight for winter'

As you read this we will have closed the door on another year. As we sit back and reflect on 2022, it is clear it was a year where once again the rollercoaster that was the weather played a significant...

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