In Your Field: James Powell - I will resurface in to society after lambing, sleepy eyed and dishevelled

As I write, several local towns are again cut off by road due to flooding, many for the fourth time in as many weeks. As soon as we enjoy a dry day, there is a two-day deluge and the water rises again to dangerous levels, leaving homes and businesses flooded and roads impassable.

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In Your Field: James Powell - I will resurface in to society after lambing, sleepy eyed and dishevelled

As I write, several local towns are again cut off by road due to flooding, many for the fourth time in as many weeks. As soon as we enjoy a dry day, there is a two-day deluge and the water rises again...

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