Talking agronomy with Ben Boothman: Improved weather has seen some drills waken from their post-new year snooze

This year has started on a much more positive note than its predecessor. The more settled weather has improved soil conditions no end and in some cases has even prompted some drills to awaken from their post New Year snooze and re-enter the winter sowing campaign.

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Talking agronomy with Ben Boothman: Improved weather has seen some drills waken from their post-new year snooze

This year has started on a much more positive note than its predecessor. The more settled weather has improved soil conditions no end and in some cases has even prompted some drills to awaken from their...

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